This hot toddy tea recipe for a cold is the perfect for fighting the winter blues. Fight cold and flu symptoms with this delicious hot toddy recipe. Contains chamomile tea and Scotch Whiskey.
Is it “Hot Toddy” or “Hot Tottie” or “Hot Totty”??
I have always heard it as “Hot Toddy”. That sounds much better.
This hot Tottie recipe is my way of showing support to my friends up north. They are about to go through the WORST snowstorm ever experienced.
The ingredient is the trusted Scotch Whiskey. Nothing warms the soul quite like strong whiskey drinks.
I have noticed that whiskey recipes are always in demand when the temperatures dip below freezing. Every good hot toddy recipe worth its weight in water will have some whiskey in it.
To round out this hot toddy, I brewed some Chamomile tea. Then I added star anise, cloves, cinnamon, and lemon juice.
Answering Common Questions
Yes, you can make it without alcohol, but it won’t have the same kick. To get a little kick, make this hot honey recipe and add it to the tottie. It will give it a little spice and also help clear up those sinus passages.
Use black tea like Earl Grey and Darjeeling tea. Or a simple Lipton lemon tea works great too.
If you can, drink it quickly, while it’s still hot. This way, it will be more effective.
I noticed that this recipe doesn’t just keep the shivers away. The next time you Google, “How do you fight the flu naturally?”, don’t be surprised if this recipe comes up in the search. You may have to go to page 1000 to see it.
This hot toddy also helps soothe your throat and clear up chest congestion.
After drinking this hot toddy, I guarantee you that you have a restful nap and/or sleep. Even the most insomniacs like me can get a restful sleep after drinking this hot toddy.
If you need an energizing drink to perk you up, try my ultimate antioxidant smoothie blast or my carrot ginger rejuvenating drink.
So, bottoms up!
Hot Toddy Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 Chamomile Tea Bags
- 1/2 Cup Scotch Whiskey
- 1 Star Anise
- 1 Cinnamon Stick Small sized
- 4 Cloves
- 1 tsp Honey
- 3 tsp Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
- Water to brew the tea
Instructions
- In a microwave safe mug, add distilled water. Fill about 3/4 of the way
- Microwave for 1min and 30 seconds. Alternatively, you can boil the water in a kettle.
- In a mug, add the water and steep the tea bags
- Add the remaining ingredients to the same mug and stir well
- Let it steep for 5 minutes
- Discard the tea bags
- Strain the hot toddy and serve immediately
I’m with you – it’s been Hot Toddy to me also. This looks amazing! Do I have to wait for a cold or flu? Cheers I say!
Thank you, Debra. No, you can drink this anytime! 🙂
Healing Tomato, I am a little confused about your recipe. It calls for 1 Cup of whiskey for 1 Cup of tea, but also calls for it to be filled with 3/4 water. I’m sorry, I might just be missing something.
Thank you, Hilary. I added the extra water to make it less astringent. It is optional, so, feel free to omit it.
I have always said it as hot toddy. Your recipe looks fantastic. I have this when I have bad cold but not quite as jazzed up as yours, I love it!!
Thank you, Tara. I have always heard hot toddy while in up north. Down south, it seems that hot tottie is more popular
I have never made something similar! I so love the idea! Pinned and stumbled!
Thank you, Katerina
Where I come from it’s toddy and I love them. I always fight my colds and flu naturally and a hot toddy never hurts. Lovely recipe.
Thank you, Janette. I find that a little whiskey in hot toddy is a great way to fight the cold.
This was always my grandmothers go to recipe if you were getting a cold or couldn’t get warm.
Thank you, Mary. Your grandmother is a very smart woman
This looks like so much fun! I love the addition of tea to an adult beverage! Thanks for the recipe!
Thank you, Debi