热酒香甜

What Is a Hot Toddy?

The Hot Toddy is usually known as a toasty winter beverage made from a distilled spirit, sweetener and water. It is believed to have originated in 18th century Scotland as a mixed drink to make Scotch more palatable to women.

Hot Toddy，是一种十分适合冬天用来暖身的酒精类蒸馏饮料，据说来源于18世纪的苏格兰，是当地的传统御寒暖身良方，尤其适合女士饮用。

寒冬暖身圣品

But no matter the origin, a Hot Toddy hits the spot on a cold winter night.

无论来自哪里，Hot Toddy都是御寒佳品。

你需要这些原料

Hot Toddy Ingredients

The ingredients you’ll need to make a traditional Hot Toddy are:

原料1

1 oz brandy, whiskey or rum

一盎司的白兰地、威士忌或者朗姆酒

原料2

1 Tbsp honey

1大匙蜂蜜

原料3

1/4 lemon

四分之一个柠檬

原料4

1 cup hot water

一杯热水

原料5

1 tea bag of your favorite tea

你喜欢的茶包

步骤1

Coat the bottom of a mug with the honey.

将杯底盛满蜂蜜。

步骤2

Add the liquor.

加入酒。

步骤3

Squeeze in the juice from the lemon.

把柠檬汁挤进杯子里。

步骤4

Heat the cup of water and add the tea bag to make hot tea.

冲一杯你喜欢茶包调制的茶。

步骤5

Pour the hot tea into the mug and stir.

将热茶倒入杯中并且搅拌。

或可根据口味替换成咖啡豆

If you’re not a tea drinker you can substitute coffee or simply add only the hot water.

如果不喜欢喝茶，也可以用咖啡代替或者直接加入热水。

hot toddy完成！喝一杯吧！

Enjoy Your Hot Toddy

Some people think a Hot Toddy will help relieve sore throats or cold and flu symptoms. Personally I don’t need to be sick to enjoy this lovely libation – just thirsty.

享受一杯香甜的Hot Toddy吧！