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Yuzu Toddy
Honey citron tea with hot water and a measure of whisky, gently bitter peel and mellow honey sweetness.
Menulet version
For one serving
Ingredients
- Honey Citron Tea
About 2 tablespoons, including the peel
30 ml / 1.01 US fl oz - Water
Hot water at about 80 ℃
120 ml / 4.06 US fl oz - Whiskey40 ml / 1.35 US fl oz
- Lemon Juiceoptional
For more tartness, squeeze in a few drops of lemon
5 ml / 0.17 US fl oz
US fl oz amounts are rounded; use ml for exact measures.
Make it
- Warm the glass with hot water first, then discard the water.
- Spoon in the honey citron tea, add hot water and stir until dissolved.
- Add whisky last, squeeze in a few drops of lemon if you like it tart, stir gently and drink warm.
Behind the drink
Honey citron tea combines citrus peel's gentle bitterness with honey's sweetness, taking the place of honey and lemon in a Hot Toddy. Whisky's vanilla and oak make it rounder.
Recipe reference
An original Menulet recipe; adjust to taste.