This easy hot toddy with charred orange is a take on a classic hot toddy recipe. The charred orange adds subtle sweet, smoky flavor that pairs perfectly with the rest of the drink.
I don’t pretend to be a mixologist by any means, but I do enjoy whipping up some cocktails every now and again. My go-to always tends to be things that are bright and ice cold. I love Aperol and gin or gin and Campari. I usually like to keep it simple.
While I don’t often find myself actively searching for warm drinks, but it was bitter cold and rainy the past few days so I figured why not. We have new whiskey snifter glasses so I thought a hot cocktail night would be a perfect time to use them.
For this hot toddy recipe, I use orange and honey in the cocktail but I top it off with a charred orange wedge. It takes a few additional minutes but the smoky, sweet flavors of the orange really add to the drink experience!
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Hot Toddy with Charred Orange
Equipment
- Small skillet
- Small saucepan
Ingredients
- ½ cup water
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 ounces bourbon or whiskey
- 1 slice of orange
- Cinnamon sticks, optional, for serving
Instructions
Char the Orange:
- Turn the broiler on. Place the orange in the small skillet and transfer to the broiler. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until charred all over. Remove from the oven and cut in half.
Prepare the Hot Toddy:
- Bring the water to a very low boil in a small saucepan. Turn off the heat and stir in the orange juice and honey and whisk until incorporated.
- Stir in the bourbon.
To Serve:
- Divide the hot toddies between two glasses and garnish with the charred orange and cinnamon stick. Enjoy!
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Such a good recipe 😋