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Traditionally served during the colder winter months, the Hot Toddy is a centuries-old staple cocktail that delivers warm relief amidst chilly weather. The Hot Toddy is classic, timeless, and dead-simple to make, proving you don't need a lot of bells and whistles to enjoy a soothing beverage during your winter hibernation.
Just grab a non-alcoholic spirit, your sugar of choice, and prepare some hot water. Throw in a lemon round or some spices like clove if you're feeling a little extra. That's all there is to this hot mocktail. With this non-alcoholic Hot Toddy recipe, we recommend using either Spiritless Kentucky 74, the obvious choice for bourbon & whiskey lovers, or Everleaf Forest, whose melange of notes like vanilla work great in a hot toddy.
You can make the non-alcoholic Hot Toddy in a variety of ways, actually. More on that in a bit! In any case, you'll have a heartwarming cocktail that's sure to give you rejuvenating comfort during the chilly season. Cheers!
Non-alcoholic Hot Toddy ingredients you'll need:
- 2 oz Spiritless Kentucky 74 or your NA spirit of choice
- 2 teaspoons honey, brown sugar, or sugar of your choice
- 1/4 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Cinnamon stick and lemon slice for garnish
- If you'd like to spice up your non-alcoholic Hot Toddy feel free to add in fresh nutmeg, clove, anise, cardamom, or even ginger
How do you make the best non-alcoholic Hot Toddy?
There's a variety of ways to make this timeless drink, but for this non-alcoholic Hot Toddy, we're keeping it simple and classic.
- Pour your non-alcoholic whiskey alternative, like the Spiritless Kentucky 74, into your mug.
- Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice and honey.
- Top your mug with hot water from the tea kettle.
- Stir well to make sure the honey or brown sugar has dissolved.
- Taste and adjust accordingly: If you want more sweetness, add more sugar. If you want more of a citrus kick, add more lemon juice.
- Garnish with a lemon slice and a cinnamon stick. Cheers!
Which non-alcoholic Whiskey should I use to make a non-alcoholic Hot Toddy?
Whiskey is typically the main ingredient used in a Hot Toddy. Below are some excellent non-alcoholic Whiskey alternatives you can use to make your non-alcoholic Hot Toddy recipe with.
Spiritless Kentucky 74: Another great option for bourbon & whiskey lovers is the Spiritless Kentucky 74, a flavor-packed smoky sensation with a buttery mouthfeel, a bit of body, plus hints of caramel, orange, and tobacco.
Everleaf Forest: It's perfect for making spritzes, but you can definitely use the Everleaf Forest to make a non-alcoholic Hot Toddy, which results in a fantastic hot holiday brew packed with notes like exotic Saffron, rich Madagascan Vanilla, and honeyed Orange Blossom. Adventurous drinkers will love the fact that it tastes like a journey through a lush forest as the sun casts its fiery warmth from up above.
Monday Whiskey: Expertly crafted by an award-winning Bourbon maker, Monday Whiskey mimics the classic burn and spicy kick of its boozy counterpart. And with notes like sweet butterscotch, raisin, and toasted brown sugar, this is sure to give your Hot Toddy top-tier coziness.
Lyre’s American Malt: This captures that gently mellowed American Classic Bourbon Malt taste and is great for making classic cocktails like the Hot Toddy, Old Fashioned, and even a Boulevardier. Expect an aromatic blast of honey, sweet spice, and charred cedar oak.
