Welcome to the mid-point of Winter—Valentine's Day has come and gone, and with it many of the sexy cocktails that kept you entertained and enamored. This month, we have decided to explore hot elixirs that are as cool as they are warmly enchanting.
According to Wikipedia, a Hot Toddy is defined as “a mixed drink made of liquor and water with sugar and spices and served hot. Hot toddy recipes vary and are traditionally drunk before going to bed, or in wet or cold weather.”
We offer the following recipes as variations of the Hot Toddy to keep you toasty as you weather the remainder of winter.
Classic Hot Toddy
Ingredients:
- 1 oz brandy, whiskey or rum
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 1/4 lemon
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 tea bag
Preparation:
Coat the bottom of a mug or an Irish coffee glass with honey. Add the liquor and the juice of the lemon quarter. On the side, heat water in a tea kettle and add the tea bag to make hot tea. Pour the steaming tea into the glass and stir.
Hot Buttered Rum
Ingredients:
- 1 small slice soft butter
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- optional spices to taste: ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, allspice
- vanilla extract
- 2 oz dark rum
- hot water
Preparation:
Place the butter, sugar and spices at the bottom of an Irish coffee glass or mug. Mix well or muddle. Pour in the rum and hot water. Stir.
French Connection Coffee (Also known as Café Amore)
Ingredients:
- 1 oz Cognac
- 1 oz amaretto
- black coffee
- whipped cream
- shaved almonds for garnish
Preparation:
Pour the Cognac and amaretto into an Irish coffee glass. Fill with hot coffee. Top with whipped cream. Garnish with shaved almonds.
We hope that you are inspired to seek the warmth of these hot, yet socially cool winter drinks. Again, you are encouraged to use your imagination, and take note from these cocktails presented as inspiration. Entertaining with intimate groups can be effortless with these beverages, but if you really want to wow a large crowd, feel free to engage the services of a certified mixologist, like SMS Mixology, so that you can get quality cocktails, guest service, and be freed up to enjoy your event. Drink responsibly, explore and enjoy the rest of winter with the Spirits of Style!
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