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The origins of the Hot Toddy can vary, but for today we’ll go with its Irish origins. According to the Irish origin story, it was believed that a man named Robert Bently Todd, an Irish doctor, invented this drink as a way to ward off any illnesses that might ail his patients. Todd’s original recipe consisted of hot whiskey, cinnamon, and sugar water. Since the first record of the Hot Toddy the recipe has changed based upon the region and the drinker. Today’s version utilizes our Irish Breakfast tea, which we have steeped in Jameson Irish whiskey for added flavor.
Follow the recipe below and let us know in the comments what you’d like to see us make next!
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 ounces Jameson Irish Whiskey
- 1 teaspoon Irish Breakfast Tea
- 4 ounces hot water
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice
Directions:
- Steep your Irish Breakfast tea in the Jameson Whiskey for 30 minutes, then strain.
- Add the tea infused Jameson, honey, lemon slice and fresh lemon juice to a glass.
- Pour hot water over the top, stir.
- Serve and enjoy! Or as the Irish would say, Sláinte (slawn-CHA) meaning “Health!” their equivalent to our American “cheers!”
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