Ingredients
- 1½ ozmezcal
- ¾ ozhoney syrup
- ¾ ozfresh lemon juice
- 4 ozhot water
- 🍋Lemon wheel and cinnamon stick(garnish)
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Instructions
- Warm a heatproof mug by filling it with hot water for 30 seconds, then discard.
- Add mezcal, honey syrup, and fresh lemon juice to the warmed mug.
- Top with 4 ounces of just-boiled water and stir gently to combine.
- Garnish with a lemon wheel and a cinnamon stick.
📜 History
Hot toddies have served as a warming remedy since at least the 18th century, when the combination of whisky, honey, lemon, and hot water was prescribed for colds and cold nights alike. The classic formula remains unchanged in its essentials, though virtually every spirit has been adapted to the toddy template over time. The mezcal hot toddy gained a following in craft cocktail bars during mezcal's rise in the 2010s, where bartenders discovered that the spirit's smoke adds a campfire warmth that whiskey cannot replicate. It has since become a seasonal staple at agave-focused bars and is especially well-suited to fall and winter evenings.
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