Lemontoddy Recipes

UNCLE BILL'S HOT RUM TODDY

Steps:

• To a large heavy duty cup or glass, add rum, honey, lemon juice, 1/2 lemon rind, and nutmeg. Stand cinnamon stick in the cup.
• Pour the boiling water and stir well to blend.
• Adjust honey to suit your sweetness and adjust lemon juice to suit your taste.
• Sip slowly and enjoy.

CLASSIC HOT TODDY

Steps:

• In a teapot or saucepan, bring the water to a simmer. Pour the hot water into a mug.
• Add the whiskey, 2 teaspoons honey and 2 teaspoon lemon juice. Stir until the honey has disappeared into the hot water. Taste, and add 1 teaspoon honey for more sweetness, and/or 1 teaspoon more lemon juice for more zing.
• Garnish with a lemon round and cinnamon stick (if using). Enjoy!

PERFECT LEMONADE (REAL LEMONS AND SUGAR)

Steps:

• Make simple syrup by heating the sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan until the sugar dissolves completely.
• While the sugar is dissolving, juice the lemons.
• Add the juice and the sugar water to a pitcher. Add 3 to 4 cups of cold water, more or less to the desired strength.
• Refrigerate 30 to 40 minutes. If the lemonade is a little sweet, add a little more juice.
• Serve with ice and sliced lemons.

HOT TODDY

Steps:

• Pour the honey, boiling water, and whiskey into a mug. Spice it with the cloves and cinnamon, and put in the slice of lemon. Let the mixture stand for 5 minutes so the flavors can mingle, then sprinkle with a pinch of nutmeg before serving.

OLD-FASHIONED LEMONADE

Steps:

• Mix water, lemon juice and sugar in large pitcher until sugar is dissolved. Refrigerate about 3 hours or until chilled if desired.
• Serve lemonade over ice. Garnish each serving with a lemon slice and cherry.

LEMON GINGER TODDY

Steps:

• In a mug combine lemon juice, ginger, honey and boiling water. Let steep at least 3 minutes. Add rum to taste.