On Friday, January 11th we’re celebrating National Hot Toddy day to continue to embrace the colder winter weather. There’s no better reason to cozy up with friends and family and pour yourself a glass of your favorite whiskey.

Whether you’re choosing to celebrate in the comfort of your home or heading out doors to enjoy a warm bonfire, Basil Hayden’s, Knob Creek, and Laphroaig Scotch Whiskey all have their own twist on a Hot Toddy cocktail that will keep you spirited and warm on any chilly night.

Knob Creek Hot Toddy

INGREDIENTS:

1 ½ oz Knob Creek Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Orange Slice
Lemon wedge
3 – 5 whole cloves
Hot water
Dollop of honey

METHOD:

In a pre-warmed coffee mug, muddle cloves first then orange and lemon. Add Knob Creek and top with hot water. Add as much honey as you like.  Stir with a cinnamon stick.

Basil Hayden’s Dark Rye Toddy

By Charlie Schott (Chicago, IL)

Serves: 1 (when batching for a larger group, multiply parts by number of guests and combine in a large pot)

INGREDIENTS:

1 1/2 parts Basil Hayden’s Dark Rye
3/4 part Honey Simple Syrup*
1/4 part Lemon Juice
7 parts Hot Water
Cinnamon Stick
Star Anise
3 Allspice Berries
Candied ginger

METHOD:

Heat 7 parts of water over stove in a pot. Once water is hot, add remaining ingredients into pot and stir into flavors are absorbed. Strain mixture into a glass mug and garnish with candied ginger.

*To create Honey Simple Syrup, combine equal parts honey and equal parts water over heat until dissolved.

Laphroaig Feast Toddy

INGREDIENTS:

1 part Laphroaig 10-Year Old
½ part DeKuyper Mixologist Series Ginger
3 parts Hot Apple Cider

METHOD:

Build in a pre- heated coffee mug. Garnish with a lemon wedge  and a dash of fresh ground cinnamon.