Aquavit Hot Toddy
A warming Scandinavian spin on the classic hot toddy, with herbal aquavit, honey syrup, and lemon juice stirred into hot water.
- 1½ ozaquavit
- ½ ozhoney syrup
- ¾ ozlemon juice
- 4 ozhot water
- Lemon wheel, cinnamon stickgarnish
- 1Warm a mug by filling it with hot water, then emptying it.
- 2Add honey syrup and lemon juice to the mug.
- 3Pour in the aquavit, then top with 4 oz of hot water.
- 4Stir gently to combine.
- 5Garnish with a lemon wheel and cinnamon stick.
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Aquavit has been used as a warming remedy in Scandinavia since the 15th century, when the spirit was believed to have medicinal properties. The caraway and dill botanicals that define aquavit pair naturally with honey and citrus, making it a fitting base for a hot toddy. Distilleries across Norway, Sweden, and the United States now feature aquavit toddy recipes as a winter staple.
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