BevX Cocktails

Spanish Hot Toddy

This classic winter cocktail can soothe us and at times heal us with its warmth and clever dose of Brandy and smoky paprika laced honey. It can be made with great ease and requires no special skills or ingredients. Be sure to brew your tea (loose is best) and use a quality honey.

Ingredients

Recipe Serves Four
24 oz. Hot, brewed Darjeeling Tea
5oz.  Brandy de Jerez
2 tablespoons of Honey
1 teaspoon of smoked paprika

Occasion

A classic Hot Toddy is great all year long but I really get into a toddy mood when the days get shorter and the air gets colder.

Method

Brew the Darjeeling tea in the standard way. In a warmed small pot or quart size teapot add the honey, smoked paprika, and a splash of hot tea string to combine. Top with the remaining hot tea and stir to combine. Enjoy with an orange slice.

Variations

I can't imagine how many variations of the toddy exist both written and unwritten. The idea is always the same, add a Spirit (often Whiskey) to a hot beverage or just hot water. Feel free to use your favorite tea, I use Earl Grey as it is flavored with bergamot and citrus, which is ideal in this drink.

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