Hot Toddy
This Hot Toddy is a warming whisky drink made with water, honey, ground cinnamon, crystallised ginger, bourbon and fresh lemon juice. The Thermomix TM7 gently heats the mixture to the ideal drinking temperature while blending the honey and spices evenly. A soothing classic hot drink, ready in minutes and perfect for cold evenings or relaxed weekend moments.
About this recipe
Hot Toddy Thermomix TM7 is the ultimate warming winter drink, combining bourbon whisky, honey, crystallised ginger, cinnamon and fresh lemon juice in one gently heated glass. If you have been searching for a hot toddy recipe or easy winter drinks Thermomix ideas, this all-in-one kitchen machine version delivers a silky, evenly spiced drink without any guesswork on the hob. The TM7 weighs the honey and whisky straight into the mixing bowl, dissolves the honey completely during gentle heating, and infuses the cinnamon and ginger flavours consistently through every sip. It is the perfect nightcap after a cold walk, a cosy addition to a winter gathering, or a soothing evening treat when the weather turns frosty. Because the machine controls the temperature precisely, the drink never boils, preserving the delicate aroma of the bourbon and the bright freshness of the lemon juice. Serve it in a pre-warmed glass with a strip of lemon peel for a truly comforting homemade moment.
Preparation tips
- Warm your glasses beforehand by rinsing them with hot water, so the Hot Toddy keeps its ideal drinking temperature longer and the honey, bourbon and ginger flavours stay at their most aromatic.
- Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice only at the very end, after the honey and spices have been heated, so the bright citrus notes of the lemon remain fresh and do not turn bitter.
- Adjust the amount of crystallised ginger depending on how spicy you like your Hot Toddy; chop it finely so the warm ginger flavour spreads evenly through the whisky and honey mixture.
Recipe variations
- Alcohol-free version: replace the bourbon whisky with strong black tea or rooibos, keeping the honey, cinnamon, crystallised ginger and lemon juice for a family-friendly, soothing winter drink everyone can enjoy.
- Festive variation: add a strip of orange peel and a pinch of ground cloves to the honey and whisky mixture, and serve the Hot Toddy with a cinnamon stick as a stirrer for a Christmas-inspired apéritif.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weigh the honey and bourbon whisky directly into the mixing bowl, so every Hot Toddy has the same balanced sweetness and strength. [Multi-Function]
- Precise heating keeps the water, honey and cinnamon just below boiling, gently infusing the spices without losing the bourbon aroma. [Precision Control]
- Grinding the crystallised ginger to a fine texture releases its warm spicy notes fully into the hot whisky drink. [Multi-Function]
- Mixing blends the honey, lemon juice and ground cinnamon into a silky, evenly sweetened drink without any honey settling at the bottom. [Multi-Function]
- Hands-free preparation lets the Thermomix stir the toddy gently while you warm the glasses and slice the lemon peel. [Hands-Free]
Ingredients
- water
- honey
- ground cinnamon
- crystallised ginger
- bourbon whisky
- freshly squeezed lemon juice