How to make a hot toddy

When life gives you lemons, why not make a hot toddy? This traditional cure-all is a cosy winter warmer and the perfect fire pit party cocktail.

Ingredients

• 30ml Scotch Whiskey
• 1 tsp brown/demerara sugar, or honey
• Juice of half a lemon, plus a few slices
• 3 cloves
• 1 cinnamon stick, split in half

Method

1. Whisk together the sugar/honey and whiskey in your favourite Christmas mug
2. Add the lemon juice and cloves and stir
3. Top up the mug with boiling water, cooled slightly
4. Garnish with lemon slices and half a cinnamon stick.

If whiskey isn't your tipple, check out our classic mulled wine recipe, for a cosy, comforting alternative.