Dickens Toddy

A warm, spiced winter whiskey cocktail inspired by A Christmas Carol, perfect for cozy nights and festive holiday gatherings.

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Cook Time 7

Total Time 7

Course Cocktails

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 193 kcal

Equipment

Cocktail Jigger

Ingredients

2 oz. blended Scotch or Irish whiskey
½ oz spiced brown sugar syrup (recipe below)
½ oz lemon juice
3 oz hot water
2 dashes aromatic bitters
Garnish: cinnamon stick, lemon wheel

Instructions

Warm your mug with hot water and discard the water.
Add whiskey, syrup, lemon juice, and bitters to the warmed mug.
Top with 3 oz hot water and stir gently.
Garnish with a cinnamon stick and lemon wheel.
Serve immediately while steaming hot.

Notes

How to Make Spiced Brown Sugar Syrup

This syrup brings Victorian flavor: deep caramel from brown sugar and festive spice from cinnamon and clove.

1 cup brown sugar
1 cup water
3 cinnamon sticks
3 whole cloves

Method:
Simmer everything together for 10 minutes over low heat. Strain out the spices and allow to cool. Keep refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 193kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.03gSaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 13mgPotassium: 24mgFiber: 0.04gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 1mg

Keyword Bulleit Bourbon, Kentucky Hot Toddy