When the first real cold arrives, there is nothing better than a Hot Toddy: a glass of hot water, honey and lemon with a measure of good spirit and a stick of cinnamon. It is simple, aromatic and warming, the kind of drink you hold with both hands by the window.
The classic version uses whisky, but with an aged rum it becomes rounder and sweeter, with notes of vanilla, caramel and dried fruit that go perfectly with the spices.
What you need from our shop
- Rum "Quorhum" 12 YO Vintage, Oliver & Oliver: a rum from the Dominican Republic aged in oak, soft and rich, with vanilla and toasted wood. It stands up to the honey and lemon without disappearing.
- Rum Liqueur "Palmarè Caramelo", Compagnia dei Caraibi: for a sweeter, dessert version, use it in place of part of the honey.
Serve it after a walk in the cold, or with dry biscuits and roasted chestnuts. Enjoy responsibly: one is enough to warm you up.