3 Hot Toddy Recipes - Scotch, Rum, & Mezcal!

Today I’m showing you three different recipes for the Hot Toddy! The toddy is a style of drinks that predates the cocktail (it's super old). Original recipes were served both hot and cold, and consisted of a base spirit, sugar, and water. Since then, recipes have evolved to include teas, citrus, and spices. It seems everyone has a go-to recipe, so I thought I’d share mine along with a couple of variations - all tasty, all comforting. Hope you’re all enjoying the new year! Stay cozy, everyone. Cheers!
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TIME STAMPS
Intro: 0:00
An old drink: 0:40
My go-to Toddy: 1:31
Rum & Black Tea Toddy: 3:15
Mezcal & Hibiscus Toddy: 4:54
Sign off: 6:28
MY GO-TO HOT TODDY 1:31
1.5 oz. (45 ml) Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
1/2 oz. (15 ml) honey syrup (3:1 honey:hot water)
1/4 oz. (7.5 ml) fresh lemon juice
4-5 oz. (120-150 ml) chamomile tea
1 cinnamon stick
4 whole cloves
Expressed lemon oil
Clove-studded lemon peel for garnish
THE RUM & BLACK TEA TODDY 3:15
1.5 oz. (45 ml) Appleton Estate 12 year Jamaican Rum
1/2 oz. (15 ml) rich Demerara syrup (2:1 sugar:water)
1/4 oz. (7.5 ml) fresh lemon juice
4-5 oz. (120-150 ml) black tea
1 cinnamon stick
4 whole cloves
Expressed lemon oil
Clove-studded lemon peel for garnish
THE MEZCAL & HIBISCUS TODDY 4:54
1.5 oz. (45 ml) Tileño Mezcal Espadin Joven
1/2 oz. (15 ml) agave nectar
1/4 oz. (7.5 ml) fresh lemon juice
4-5 oz. (120-150 ml) hibiscus tea
1 cinnamon stick
4 whole cloves
Expressed orange oil
Clove-studded orange peel for garnish
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[@AndersErickson]

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[@LedaSBotelho]

Love the new logo.

[@Elizaflower]

So when you hit 1M subscribers, I think you open a Chicago bar and just call it "To The Bar," where the vibe is Midwest charm meets 1930's Speakeasy. I would totally bring my whole family when I come to town. Just sayin'.

[@kaituli]

Someone is pretending to be you and is giving away prizes and then ask's for money to deliver those prizes. I thought you should know and maybe warn you fans.

[@cindyemma8754]

In college we had our travelling bartender w briefcase in hand...he made the best hot toddy with hot apple cider..rum and a pat of butter to finish it off....Fred..you were a legend

[@cfhollister8766]

I really like you building all of these todies with tea, and different teas for each one. I've never been a coffee drinker, but outside of cocktails the other beverage category I dive deep into is tea. This episode makes me want to try mixing tea and cocktails more often. Smoky lapsong suchong leaps to mind, or green tea with more delicate or herbal spirits (gin maybe). I see a lot to play with here.

[@AndersErickson]

I thought about making a gin & green tea variation! Think you're on to something good. Cheers to you!

[@LemonMeIon]

Those flavors definitely pair well. You could do an Aviation toddy or for something more savory I think this would work: Gin Lavender syrup Green tea Heavy cream (float?) Nutmeg garnish

[@nottelling6846]

The first hot toddy recipe was almost exactly what my irish grandma used to make me when I got sick, claiming it would make me sweat out the cold. Loved the nod to having it when feeling under the weather!

[@nickyfray]

black tea and rum is too classic, so I have no idea why I never thought to make a hot toddy version of that combo! absolutely sating my sore throat with that one tonight.

[@TheWhiskeyNerd]

I love hot toddys! I actually like adding a little bit of black pepper along with the other spices to give it a bit more zing! (especially if you're feeling under the weather)

[@Hero-lc6rr]

I’m a bartender in training and I’m SICK!!! Perfect timing lol

[@AndersErickson]

Rest up and feel better!

[@theonetruesarauniya]

I hope you feel better soon!

[@jayclement17]

We had a grand time taste testing all three toddies tonight. My favorite was the mezcal/hibiscus, but they were all excellent. The whole family raises a glass in your honor. :-)

[@lalozale]

pairing jamaica (hibiscus) with mezcal is actually very popular here in mexico, although it is regularly served cold

[@marycertain1938]

Love these ideas! My go-to toddy is Irish whiskey, Earl grey tea, honey syrup, lemon peel. Time to branch out :) I also have a video suggestion/request: pre-mix-able batch-able recipes. I'm thinking of a cozy winter cabin weekend with friends. So far I'm considering the Brooklyn, Coffee Negroni, or Vieux Carré. All can be made ahead, pre-diluted and chilled, just need the citrus peel finish. Totally beats dragging a bunch of bottles and tools along, not to mention fresh ingredients getting not-so-fresh. A set of summer suggestions will be welcome too, for easy camping or just chill party prep!

[@PyrrhusBrin]

Perfect time of year for this especially with the storms hitting both coasts.

[@AndersErickson]

Indeed. Stay warm!

[@baloneyandfunk5234]

I love playing around with hot toddy recipes - so many variations and it's hard to mess things up. It's similar to the "Mules" video with the endless variations.

[@als.2983]

The power of a well constructed template. Thanks for showcasing how to use 1 template to make 3 fantastic variations.

[@vismundcygnus2800]

I recently consumed a bunch of these to fight a sinus infection. And it worked! Chamomile tea, muddled half a lime, one oz of single pot overproof white rum, two oz 100 proof rye, 1.5 oz ginger syrup. And a whole dropper of chocolate reaper bitters I helped my cousin make. Built in the cup. Added hot water to fill at the end and stirred.

[@jordansteffen]

Oooo new year new intro! Happy 2023!

[@LedaSBotelho]

I love the variations that you can do with this! Warm and comforting... Perfect for the winter. In my case, The Northeast. Thank you as always Anders and happy new years. Your energy, knowledge, and recipes are always something I look forward to every Friday. Sending love and hugs.

[@AndersErickson]

Thanks, Leda! Hope you're staying warm and enjoying the new year. Hope you have a relaxing weekend ahead of you. Cheers!

[@aklemmentin]

never would have thought of a mezcal hot toddy, despite them being one of my favorite spirits and one of my favorite cocktails, can't wait to try it!!

[@NathanielScottYT]

loving all these how winter cocktails. Thanks Anders!

[@wesw2121]

Great video Anders, entertaining and informative as always. Hot Toddies have always been the 'cure-all' in my family but we mainly used either scotch or bourbon as the base spirit. Will have to try the rum and mezcal variations because they sound and look great.

[@irkovsven6521]

Happy new year 🎉Anders

[@davidcomtedeherstal]

Happy new year Anders

[@bludelight]

I love a hot toddy. These are all new recipes for me. Happy New Year, you two! Dig that shiny, new opening incorporating your logo.

[@RodTejada502]

Finally! I was able to do the second recipe but I didn’t have black tea so ended up using Earl Grey and my goodness, that was freaking amazing! This one is a keeper, can’t wait to try the other two! 🤤

[@johannesdoring9757]

Happy New Year! I've tried a more fruity version once with calvados, agave nectar, jasmin tea and a shoot of fresh orange juice. As you mentioned: the possibilities are endless. Thanks again for the great recipies :)

[@Loversquill]

I absolutely love the new logo Anders! Happy new year 🍸

[@davidstewart3868]

I made the black tea & rum (Black Seal) Toddy after dinner tonight and they were delicious. Thanks Anders!

[@joeschmidt2220]

Love the new logo, fantastic. Good luck in the new year.

[@glenndelatorre6483]

Just made the Hibiscus Tody, it is so good! Love the Orange peel clove, it rounds out the finish. Thanks Anders for expanding our home cocktail experience! 5:08

[@charlesmather6564]

Happy New Year and thanks for your amazing & fun channel, Anders! Growing up in Kentucky, my version is 2oz Bourbon, 1.5 Tbsp honey, 1/4 oz lemon juice, dusting of spices (cinnamon, clove, ginger, etc - whatever you’re feeling) and hot water. Mmmm but looking forward to trying your recipes

[@markmywordsreviewchannel3860]

Haha, I saw it was Hot Toddy day on 1/11 and hoping to find a video on how to make one. Thrilled to discover this was your newest video. Perfect timing! Happy New Years!

[@Hollenross]

Well happy new year to me! Hot toddies are my favorite mixed drink and mezcal is my favorite liquor. This is great!

[@RightontheMark8313]

Wow, fantastic one 👏 cheers my friend!

[@oa3114]

Happy new year 🥳 cheers 🥂

[@JermaineAuNatural]

LOVE Hot Toddy! I think this will be my bed time drink tonight. I may have to improvise so things but it’s happening. Will have to try these out! Excellent video!

[@kinslowrainer3982]

Thanks for the hot drink recipes!

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TOO THE BAR! 🥃

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Anders, is this Tele-gram legit?

[@AndersErickson]

That was spam - sorry about that!

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Ok, thank you for responding! Keep the great content coming you two. 🍻

[@NyxNamor]

My husband and I are currently recovering from Covid. Made your chamomile hot toddy, and it's absolutely perfect. Will be trying the hibiscus toddy after I'm better and I can go out and buy ingredients.

[@AndersErickson]

Rest up and feel better!

[@Crazy123Nathan]

Always had whisky, hot water/ lemonade and sugar. Will definitely have to try these out! Thanks again Anders!

[@mimzers1]

One of my favorite cocktail videos because you have so many options and they all sound delightful I would definitely try them all even though I Dont drink those spirits much.

[@Albertby311]

Awesome, thanks Anders this is easily one of my favorites for the winter

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[@rafaelchavarria9647]

Yes! One of my favorite drinks 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@JetReset]

Now I did have a clue with the color being shown earlier, but as you were presenting the other two I tried to guess what the mezcal variation would have in it and I'm happy to say I was almost right on (I did miss the orange zest). I feel like I am getting some understanding of the process thanks to what I've been learning from you. thanks and cheers!

[@thomasherrington5521]

Happy New year!

[@graysonbullock5120]

I love the new intro!

[@reltius2993]

Had a hot buttered rum a couple years ago and it knocked my socks off. Its my goto hot cocktail

[@sharoncruz9901]

That camomile one sounds so good. ❤

[@oliverschmidt1988]

nice idea with the tea! i like that !

[@lunap7029]

Because more teas are herbal, and Gin is said to be with the Juniper flavors, what type of recipe would you make with Gin for a toddy? Would be great to see more! Thank you for this episode.

[@MrMoney331]

Anders is Back!!! Happy New Year!

[@AndersErickson]

Happy New Year Chris! Here's to 2023 🥂

[@AngryCocktails]

The mezcal one sounds wild!

[@David-mg8zu]

chamomile tea is a great addition Anders, I have never thought of that before. I make mine with loads of ginger and a touch of allspice dram. Have a great weekend 👍

[@AndersErickson]

Ginger and allspice would be so good in this. The one I make usually puts me to sleep! Thanks David - happy weekend!

[@jaypal3815]

Happy New Year I'm coming up on one year that I found this channel and began my home bar. Since then we've made a lot of great memories thanks to the channel.

[@AndersErickson]

Love it. Happy your here - Cheers!

[@Cale_E]

Loving the new logo! Very fitting

[@GoodJamSpiteHouse]

the new intro and logo are such a huge improvement, I love it

[@edsmythe7020]

Happy New Year!

[@patrickknight2375]

Hey Anders, Happy New Year! My wife and I are huge fans of the channel, that being said, she is miffed that you changed the intro, she absolutely adored the music and the visuals attached. She feels cheated and let down. lol

[@theohellas2102]

Happy new year Mr. Anders

[@AndersErickson]

Cheers! Happy 2023!

[@bradywarwick2409]

Thanks Anders!

[@bradywarwick2409]

Any ideas for Ming River Baiju??? Asking for a friend

[@seanpannebaker6404]

Happy Friday Anders! Your rum hot toddy is right up my alley. It's a little on the warm side here in MD but I may have to make it this evening! Cheers!

[@AndersErickson]

Hope you enjoy it! Thanks Sean!

[@TJulieta]

I LITERALLY just re-watched this video to see if I had what I needed to make the rum and black tea toddy because I don't have whiskey or honey. This is my first time getting to try one of your recipes, and I had to improvise on the ingredients, but WOW is this tasty! 😀 Almost instantly my throat feels so much better. I used Diplomático aged rum, lemonade, and simple syrup. I don't have clove, but I did add a cinnamon stick as a stirrer. I hate black tea, but this makes it delicious. Now, I'm even MORE excited to try the other recipes you've made that are on my list ☺️

[@boardgamebar]

First video of '23, yay! Summer here in Australia, but will certainly try just a normal "Totty"

[@latanyam.267]

These Hot Toddies have been my go-to since a friend of mine introduced it to me last month 🍋🍯

[@latanyam.267]

Duuuuuuude, I never thought to add tea 🤯

[@barbaramatthews4735]

I like it with brandy. Either peach or apple will work for me.

[@JDdotdash]

I dig the new logo card, sir. Looks slick.

[@seananderson2195]

Happy new year Anders!

[@AndersErickson]

Happy new year!

[@IverJ]

I've got to try that hibiscus & mezcal toddy....that will today's after work libation. Cheers.

[@dtcruiser5453]

From now on I will want a hot toddy every time I hear Magnus Ringblom.

[@ZachCypriano]

This might sound weird but your mezcal hibiscus toddy reminded me of a toddy I made a few weeks back. Lapsang Shouchang tea, Hibiscus Syrup, Lemon Juice, Cinnamon Stick, and Repo Tequila. Similar idea with hibiscus, smoke, and agave all being the primary taste profile.

[@theelk801]

great video as always, it’s worth noting though that for the first two you don’t need to make a syrup as you’re using hot water which will get everything to dissolve and incorporate very quickly

[@greysondevendorf]

Hey man, I love your content. Just wanted to say that you have single-handedly helped me move up in the business that I work at. I’m now a manager and I run part of the bar and I really appreciate your content

[@AndersErickson]

Congratulations Grayson!! Happy you’re finding the content helpful - Cheers!

[@williamhenry4542]

As always, wonderful must-try recipes beautifully presented. The rum toddy reminds me of a scene in the cinematic masterpiece “The Cruel Sea”. Miserable foul night on the bridge of a Corvette in the North Atlantic. The Coxswain appears in the bridge with a mug of tea for the Captain and says, “I put a tot of rum in it, Sir”.

[@ccessi_]

Tequila tea is a stable for colds in my family this whole time I never thought of it as a toddy but here we are 😂

[@briennesharff8184]

I always make hot toddy’s for my parents while we watch movies over the winter break!

[@Sundrew44]

Do bitters work well in a toddy? Thanks for the fantastic videos Anders, make your recipes all the time!

[@scottlogan8293]

The new intro is ok, but I'm going to miss the old one. It always made me smile

[@UnclePete]

Tea in the toddy is a great idea. might have to try that. Cheers Anders!

[@AndersErickson]

Cheers to you, Uncle Pete! Hope you're enjoying the new year!

[@UnclePete]

@@AndersErickson So far so good!

[@stevenjamesoslund3114]

Great video, excited to try these variations some time! Mind if I ask where you got the tea pot? Catching my eye almost as much as the drinks lol

[@michaelmoore2591]

Thanks unders for the addition of tea I have only ever made this with water. The last one I would like to try with Lapsang souchong tea a black smoky but still use some hibiscus flowers as well. I’m off to the bar to give it a whirl.

[@craigchingren-hamann9700]

Happy New Year!!!

[@AndersErickson]

Happy new year to you too!

[@shmoo1000]

Gonna be making the scotch hot toddy soon. Unrelated, I'd love to see an exploration video (similar to the Irish whiskey and rum ones) but with bourbon

[@kronyn555]

The Rum and Black Tea is my Toddy of choice. I did not have the 12yr Appleton like the man himself, so I had to settle with the 8yr. Lol

[@javiervigil2511]

After you said "if you're really feeling under the weather", I thought you were gonna say have another😁

[@theairwiththeblair4953]

First, you are the man, and please keep doing what you’re doing. My wife and I have been working through all your videos night. I have no idea where to put a request, so I’ll just say we would love to see you make this wildly obscure cocktail she loves called the Gordon’s Breakfast so I can know how to make a proper one for her.

[@AndersErickson]

Noted

[@Petrosman]

Cool new intro! Thanks for the recipes! Definitely going to try these at home within the next few days (got a little bit sick the past few days, so these will definitely help). Cheers Anders :)

[@AndersErickson]

Thanks! Hope you're feeling better soon.

[@Petrosman]

@@AndersErickson my dad and I had the Camomile tea with the scotch, and we liked it a lot. Very tasty. He said he could easily drink 3-4 of these. We had 2 so far.

[@jed_1468]

Miss the old intro not gonna lie. It was so hype

[@AJ-ls4jh]

Heyyyy new intro! Nice!! Also love a hot toddy so this is perfect.

[@AndersErickson]

Thank you so much! Cheers!

[@Danny-qi4lp]

3 great hot toddies for the winter. Thanks for another great video.

[@collectivenorth2165]

The mezcal and hibiscus toddy sounds amazing! My favourite hot toddy for at home and customers is: Black Bottle Whisky Peach Liqueur Lemon juice Earl Gray Tea

[@AndersErickson]

Now that sounds tasty - Cheers!

[@r8chlletters]

Today is actually the last day of Christmas (12th night)…I will do a hot buttered rum tonight and say farewell to the holidays!

[@jakejavitch6364]

Happy New Year! I build my Toddy very similar to your first but I put the studs right in a whole lemon slice and pour the tea right over it. I think it gets the clove in there a little soone and I love the evolution! Gonna try the mezcal one and pitch it to my bar manager, if that is ok with you?

[@matthewslade6694]

Anders! Your content has inspired my cocktail journey. I wanted to say thanks for that! I’ve come up with a recipe that I think is quite interesting and I would be, to use my favourite phrase, tickled pink if you were to try it! Island Distillation #4 1.5 Oz Brandy 3/4 Oz Orange Super Juice (6% acid adjusted) 1/2 Oz Coffee Liquor 1/4 Oz Semi-Rich Cinnamon Syrup The Story: I fell in love with the concept of Super Juice after watching Kevin Kos’ video on the subject. I decided to experiment with a way to use the orange Super Juice as it was the most novel. The initial recipe involved rum and tasted like a distillation of Jamaican Rum Punch. So I tinkered with the recipe until I arrived at what was Island Distillation #4 but with rum. It just didn’t quite taste right, and I had only begun my journey with Brandy. But the fruity notes of Brandy and the pairing with Orange and Coffee made me think it just might work. Shook up the cocktail and the results have been very well received thus far. Cheers! Matt

[@AndersErickson]

Love it! Thanks for sharing the recipe - look forward to trying it!

[@TheSpiritoftheCocktail]

ANDERS!!! This is a great video!!! I recently made a couple of these gems, and in my next video, I make one!!! (Mine look nowhere as nice as yours) CHEERS!!!!!

[@AndersErickson]

Cheers Tim!! Great minds think alike! Happy New Year!!!

[@astroimages3778]

When is the book coming out?? These videos are great 👏🏆🍸🍹

[@seotenin]

Very cool

[@markbeke5770]

Could you tell me the name of your tea pot please? :D It looks amazing! And happy new year, thanks for the amazing videos!

[@Tackomeil]

Hey! In Switzerland for Carneval (in Lucerne mostly) we do something similar, but way more basic. We take "Zwätschge", which is prune schnapps (40% abv), and put it into either mint or rosehip tea or alternatively very watery coffee(where you can read a newspaper through it). If you want you can add sugar. Maybe you could build something out of those ideas?

[@kippertoo]

The hot toddy in my neck of the woods in WI was Korbel brandy, lemon juice, honey, and hot water. It was the winter elixir to cure whatever ails you lol.

[@AndersErickson]

Perfection

[@Infernal-Fox]

I always enjoy your videos. For the black tea and rum, I had a question. Whick black tea is being used here?

[@maheksmody]

Love your cocktails but my pregnant wife is asking for some mocktails! If possible, could you please share some recipes? 😅

[@mdb39602]

Coming out of a cold, so might wait on trying this: But I think chrysanthemum instead of chamomile for that first drink might add a bit more boldness to the floral end of things. These all look great though. Can't wait to try!