A favorite winter warmer, the hot toddy was historically sipped as a soothing bedtime tonic, or a relief to cold, wet weather. These days we sip it anytime we need a warm-up punch. It was named for the "toddy palm" drink in India, and made its way to Scotland via the East India Company as a hot whiskey drink of water, honey, herbs, and spices.
This Christmas-y variety, studded with orange and clove, is hand blended and packaged by Oliver Pluff & Co. Each beautiful tin contains 3 oz. of toddy blend, enough to brew 3 gallons. Or you can make individual toddies using the enclosed muslin teabags. A must-have for cold weather and a unique and memorable gift for the holidays.
Origin
Charleston, South Carolina
Ingredients
3 Muslin Spice Bags with Drawstrings, Cinnamon Sticks, Lemongrass, Ginger, Lemon Peel
Size/Weight
3 oz mix makes 3 gallons
Serving/Care
For a Single Serving: Fill spice bag with 1 tablespoon spices. Add spice bag and 1 cup boiling water to a glass tumbler. Steep spices 5 minutes, then remove spice bag. Add 1 teaspoon honey. Stir in 2 ounces of whiskey, rum, or brandy. Top off the glass with boiling water, serving steaming hot with a cinnamon stick.
