{"id":13788,"date":"2017-01-11T10:33:16","date_gmt":"2017-01-11T15:33:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/winetrailtraveler.com\/blog\/?p=13788"},"modified":"2017-01-11T10:33:16","modified_gmt":"2017-01-11T15:33:16","slug":"january-11th-national-hot-toddy-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/winetrailtraveler.com\/blog\/2017\/01\/11\/january-11th-national-hot-toddy-day\/","title":{"rendered":"January 11th, National Hot Toddy Day!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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It’s National Hot Toddy Day!<\/p><\/div>\n

Today is known as National Hot Toddy Day. If you do a short internet search, you will discover numerous recipes for a hot toddy. It seems to be a matter of opinion as to what a hot toddy recipe should or should not include.<\/p>\n

I remember as a child hearing someone advise a member of the family who was sick with a terrible cold, that they should try drinking a hot toddy. I suppose they thought the lemon and spices just might help with the symptoms while the vodka or whiskey might help one sleep. (Reminder: some medicines should not be mixed with alcohol. If you aren’t sure, ask your doctor.)<\/p>\n

But don\u2019t drink a hot toddy just to treat a cold, just enjoy it for the warmth it brings on a cold winter day.<\/p>\n

Below is a recipe for a hot toddy from Belvedere Vodka.<\/p>\n

Belvedere Toddy
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Ingredients<\/b><\/p>\n

1 oz Belvedere Vodka
\n1.5 oz hot water
\n1 oz Lillet Blanc
\n.5 oz lemon
\n.5 oz honey
\n1 cinnamon stick
\nFresh grated nutmeg
\nOrange wedge
\nCloves<\/p>\n

Directions
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1. Add hot water to heat glass mug, then honey to melt.
\n2. Add remaining liquid ingredients.
\n3. Garish with a cinnamon stick and orange wedge and top with freshly grated nutmeg. Option to pierce orange wedge with 3 cloves.<\/p>\n

Recipe and photo provided by Belvedere Vodka<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Cheers!
\nKathy<\/p>\n

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