When you think of winter you may think of snow, hot chocolate, and cold weather. Last week we shared our Snowed In cocktail with you as an ode to winter. (How are you doing, friends in the Midwest?) Sometimes winter isn’t so great. It also brings with it cold and flu season, so this week want to share with you our Fernet Hot Toddy recipe.
Have you tried a hot toddy before? If not, this drink is a great drink to have when you feel like you are coming down with a cold or have a sore throat. It is referred to as a popular home remedy for cold symptoms. The hot liquid is very soothing to sore throats and honey is believed to have anti-bacterial properties. We have shared Fernet Branca with you in our post Fernet About It. Fernet Branca is an amaro that is made with 40 different herbs and spices. Fernet was originally marketed as an herbal remedy, and when you sip our Fernet Hot Toddy you will understand why. When we feel a cold coming on, we typically have a hot toddy before bed. It is especially helpful when we get that weird tickle in the back of our throat. The Fernet Hot Toddy creates a warm sensation on your insides that is comforting and relaxing. However, you don’t have to be feeling ill to enjoy a Fernet Hot Toddy. It is a wonderful beverage to enjoy on any cold dark winter night.
There are many hot toddy recipes out there, but we prefer the Fernet Hot Toddy. It has a wonderful herbal aroma and is a mix of interesting flavors. To make the Fernet Hot Toddy you will need, rye whiskey (We used Templeton Rye.), Fernet Branca, tea, Angostura bitters, maple syrup, lemon, maple syrup and an orange slice and rosemary sprig for garnish. Brew your choice of tea, add the other ingredients and garnish. Sip steaming warm wrapped up in your favorite blanket by a warm fire.
You can substitute the maple syrup with honey or agave nectar. We made ours with both maple syrup and honey. Honey has properties that help soothe sore throats and may even fight bacteria. You may need to decide which flavor you like better.
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You don't have to wait until you are feeling ill to have a Fernet Hot Toddy. It's a delicious cocktail all winter long.
Try out the Fernet Hot Toddy this weekend, and let us know what you think!
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