A night with Hot Toddy

I had my first taste of Hot Toddy a few nights ago. New things are always good to try, so I went for it. This Toddy was hot, fierce and soothing. My senses were offended at first, but after giving this Toddy several chances, I began to fall in love with… it. Lest you think I’m getting into an extra-marital romance, this Hot Toddy is no less than a mixed drink that serves me well with my sniffles. 😉

Sha gave me the idea when I was running out of ideas for treating my darn cold. Try a Hot Toddy, she advised. Hot tea with whiskey and honey was all it was. Eh?, I wondered. I decided to give it a whirl. After some searching on Google, I learned that a Hot Toddy is a comforting drink. It’s great for those with colds and a slight fever.

Here’s how you make a Hot Toddy:
1. Grab your favorite mug, put in a teabag and pour in hot water.
2. Steep tea for 5 minutes, then take the teabag out.
3. Put in two shots of brandy or whiskey.
4. Put in a tablespoon of honey.
5. Add juice of half a lemon in. Note: I didn’t have any lemons at home, so used lemon tea instead. It tasted good.
6. Mix well.

The aroma will be a little bit fierce if you’re not used to alcohol, but it is very soothing to that clogged nose. Best enjoyed when in your pajamas, wrapped in a cozy blanket while watching your favorite DVD.

There are many variations to a Hot Toddy. Some slide in cloves, butter; others use rum as the alcohol. Whatever combination you choose, it is best to enjoy this steaming hot. As delicious as it may be, don’t forget that alcohol dehydrates your body. Enjoy in moderation.

Now I’m off for another date with hot, hot Toddy. And yes, my husband’s fully aware of our nightly trysts. 😉

Hi! I'm Toni Tiu, and I've been blogging at at Wifely Steps since 2003. This started as a blog to help newly weds adjust to married life. It has evolved into a home and parenting blog. I write about things close to my heart -- good eats, good reads, family, marriage, and the little things that make everyday happy.