At a Glance
Category: Whiskey Cocktails
Glass: Heatproof mug
Garnish: A cinnamon stick or clove-studded lemon wheel
Ingredients
- 2 oz whiskey
- 1 tbsp honey
- 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
- Hot water to top
Method
Stir honey and lemon juice with a splash of hot water until dissolved, add whiskey, and top with more hot water.
Glass & Garnish
Glass: Heatproof mug
Garnish: A cinnamon stick or clove-studded lemon wheel
Background & History
One of the oldest known mixed-drink formats, used for centuries across Britain and Ireland as both a comfort drink and a folk cold remedy.
For more on this, see Cocktail Recipe Directory and Whiskey Cocktails.