"Fans of the Hot Toddy will love the warming, boozy flavors of a well-made Mulled Wine. This drink is about as timeless as it gets, with origins in ancient Rome. At its essence, it's a warm drink featuring red wine, orange slices, honey (or maple syrup), wintry spices and an additional spirit like brandy or whiskey (or any spirit you have on hand)."
"But warm drinks in general have an advantage this time of year. "I think a warm or hot cocktail can really elevate an experience at a bar or dining room," says Matt McCarthy, bartender and beverage director at Vine Street Café in Shelter Island, NY. "Snow on the ground and the wind is really cold - there are so many options to help make an evening warmer.""
The Hot Toddy blends spirit—commonly Scotch—with hot water or tea, lemon, and honey to create a warm, soothing beverage ideal for cold nights. Tea, lemon and honey deliver a medicinal, comforting quality without heavy sugar or cream. Warm cocktails can elevate bar or dining experiences by countering snow, wind, and cold while imparting nostalgic spice aromas. Variations include mulled wine, which combines red wine with orange, honey or maple syrup, wintry spices, and a boost of brandy or whiskey. Warm and non-warm drinks can replicate Hot Toddy flavors; examples include Panamericano Hot Toddy and Vin Brûl mulled-wine variations.
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