Recipes
Hot Toddy and Winter Warmers
December 3, 2026 · 4 min read
When a cold front finally rolls through San Antonio, nothing beats a hot toddy. It is warm, soothing, and takes about three minutes. Here is the classic, plus a few variations to keep the season interesting.
The classic hot toddy
The original and best:
- 2 oz bourbon or whiskey
- 2 tsp honey
- 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
- About 4 oz hot water
- Lemon wheel and cinnamon stick to garnish
How to make it
Simple steps:
- Add honey and lemon to a mug.
- Pour in the whiskey.
- Top with hot (not boiling) water and stir until the honey dissolves.
- Garnish with a lemon wheel and cinnamon stick.
Winter warmer variations
Change it up:
- Spiced rum toddy: swap in aged or spiced rum and add a clove-studded orange.
- Apple toddy: use warm apple cider in place of the water.
- Ginger honey toddy: stir in a little fresh grated ginger for a cold-night kick.
Grab the whiskey
A solid bourbon or blended whiskey is all you need, and we carry plenty across our three San Antonio stores. Shop in store or get it delivered. Please drink responsibly, 21 and up.
Get the bottles delivered
Same-day delivery and curbside pickup from all three stores.
Shop the ingredients
Find the bottles in this post on our shelves.