Hot toddy at Reno Public House. Photo by Donna Victor
Batched Hot Toddy Mix
Servings: 2 liters
Ingredients
- Juice of 2 oranges
- ยฝ tablespoon dried ginger
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 6 cardamom pods
- 20 whole cloves
- 16 ounces honey syrup recipe below
- 16 ounces lemon juice
- 1ยฝ liters water
- 1 grapefruit rind
Instructions
- Toast spices in a dry pot over medium heat until brown, maybe 3 minutes. When spices become fragrant, add juice from oranges, honey syrup, lemon juice, water, and grapefruit rind. Let simmer together 20 to 30 minutes to reduce and strengthen flavors. Strain before serving. Serve warm. Mix can be bottled and stored in fridge for up to 4 days.
To prepare toddy
- Pour 4ยฝ ounces of mix into mug with 1ยฝ ounces of your favorite rye whiskey or brandy. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and lemon wheel.
For honey syrup
- Combine equal parts honey and water in a saucepan over medium heat and cook until honey is dissolved. Store syrup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 month.
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