1pt Ginger Hot Toddy
1pt Ginger Hot Toddy
| Ingredient | Cocktail (1) | Batch (8+) |
| 1pt Ginger Infused Whiskey | 1½ oz | 375ml* |
| Fresh Lemon Juice | ½ oz | 4 oz |
| Honey | ¾ oz | 6 oz |
| Hot Water | 2 oz | 17 oz |
* 375ml is half of a standard 750ml bottle of spirits
Combine one packet of 1pt Ginger Blend and 375ml of whiskey (any scotch, rye, or bourbon will do nicely) in a lidded vessel and allow to steep for 2-3 hours, strain and reserve liquid for cocktail/s. Infused spirits do not need to be refrigerated and can be used as normal. Combine all ingredients in a mug or other suitable glass for hot liquids and stir (if batching, use a thermos). Garnish with a lemon slice and a few cloves.
If you need a refresher, view our easy 1pt Infusion How-To Guide.
1pt Ginger Blend ingredients include: Ginger / Elderflower
About this Ginger Hot Toddy whiskey cocktail: the granddaddy of hot cocktails and a warming libation equally at home at a slopeside chalet or at the craftiest of cocktail bars. Old-timer wisdom has it that this simple, served-hot combination of ginger-infused whiskey, lemon, and honey will alleviate just about any ailment. Maybe, maybe not, but we like to think so.