Hot toddy made from chamomile tea, honey and whiskey. This nightcap will have you falling asleep in no time! Feel free to make this hot toddy with whiskey, rum or brandy.
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What is a hot toddy?
Children who have trouble falling asleep are often prescribed a glass of warm milk to help them fall asleep. Your parents, who have spent the night coaxing, commanding and begging their children to go to bed, may need something stronger.
Enter this hot chamomile toddy. It’s a drink made with whiskey, honey, and lemon mixed with chamomile tea to help you fall asleep in no time.
How to make a hot toddy
Because the toddy is said to be of Irish origin, purists insist that only Irish whiskey is used in the drink.
However, as the recipe became popular outside of Ireland and spread throughout Europe and North America, so did its alcoholic variations.
I say use what you have in your liquor cabinet and enjoy it the most! Brandy, bourbon, and rum can all be used in place of whiskey and make a delicious hot toddy.
While certainly not traditional, I find the addition of chamomile tea really transforms this calming but otherwise ho hum drink into a truly amazing cocktail. The floral notes of the tea bring out the sweeter, spicier notes of the spirits, giving the drink a more compelling flavor.
Other warming drinks to try!
- Irish coffee made from brown sugar
- honey mulled wine
- Rum with Orange Vanilla Butter
- Hot mulled wine
This post has been updated. Originally published December 2016.
Chamomile Honey Hot Toddy
Also, I think it’s good to steep a fresh slice of ginger in the hot water for a few minutes when you’re feeling constipated.
ingredients
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1 ounce (2 tablespoons) whiskeyBourbon, brandy or dark rum
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2 teaspoon lemon juice (from 1/2 fresh lemon)
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1 tablespoon honey
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1/4 Cup boiling hot water or up to 1/2 cup if you’d like your toddy to be less strong
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1 Chamomile tea bags
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lemon wheel, for garnish (optional)
method
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Combine the liqueur, lemon juice, and honey in a small mug
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Add the hot water and stir until the honey dissolves
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Add the tea bag and steep for 1 to 2 minutes:
depending on how strong you like your tea. Remove the tea bag and garnish with a fresh lemon.
Enjoy in bed with a favorite book.
| nutritional information (per serving) | |
|---|---|
| 163 | calories |
| 0g | Fat |
| 18g | carbohydrates |
| 0g | protein |
