Hot Toddy with Dried Cherries and Lime
There's nothing to this toddy: just rye whiskey, lime, raw sugar, and dried cherries.
For each toddy, peel a single strip of zest from a lime.
Gather up a few dried cherries.
Add them to a mug along with a teaspoon of raw sugar, for a faint caramel flavor.
Add the rye (or bourbon, if you prefer).
Then stir in 6 ounces of boiling water, and stir to dissolve the sugar, as your guest looks on.
Author Notes: This is a classic hot toddy (1 part dark spirit to 3 parts boiling water, sweetened) with a few tweaks. I used rye instead of the typical bourbon or whiskey, raw sugar instead of white, and I slipped in a few dried cherries and some lime zest to scent the drink. It's a revitalizing antidote post-snow-shoveling, or post-holiday-anything. By the time you reach the bottom of the mug, the cherries are plumped up and boozy. Drink and treat in one -- cheers! - Amanda —Amanda Hesser
Serves 1
- 2-inch-long piece lime zest
- 4 dried cherries
- 1 teaspoon raw sugar
- 2 ounces rye (or other dark spirit)
- 6 ounces boiling water
- In a mug, combine the lime zest, dried cherries, and sugar. Add the rye. Pour in the boiling water, and stir until the sugar is fully dissolved. Sip and enjoy!
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almost 2 years ago Randi
I am sipping this right now, with a sub of Meyer lemon zest. Wow. Perfect.
almost 2 years ago Amanda Hesser
Amanda is a co-founder of Food52.
Glad you like it and I'm going to try your sub!
over 2 years ago joeys
I made bourbon bounce again this year and have lots of cherries leftover.... I think I found a new home for them!!
over 2 years ago Amanda Hesser
Amanda is a co-founder of Food52.
I just made this again last night -- it's perfect for the weather on the East Coast this winter!
almost 4 years ago Hilarybee
I enjoyed this greatly, especially the cherries. This year I subbed sweet oranges for the lime, used honey and bourbon instead of rye. Wonderful!
over 5 years ago Amanda Hesser
Amanda is a co-founder of Food52.
Thanks everyone for your kindness -- happy new year!
over 5 years ago Kiss My Braciola Goodbye
Thank you soooo much! On my second one. Flu?....What flu!!??
over 5 years ago Midge
This was so warming and tasty, especially loved the cherries.
over 5 years ago deensiebat
Sipping it right now... aah. I always default to toddy = booze + lemony honeyed tea. Nice to have another option.
over 5 years ago onetribegourmet
looks fab! love the flavors of dried cherries & lime!
almost 6 years ago kcg
I have the absolute worst cold, with good friends coming for a 'festive' New Year's Eve dinner, no less. As I have created my menu around The Essential New York Times Cook Book recipes, I decided to go one further and look for some medicinal encouragement within food52. You gals never disappoint!
I vote for this incredible libation/elixir/yummy drink!
Cheers....
almost 6 years ago Sasha (Global Table Adventure)
Now this drink should come with a crackling fire and 1 foot of snowfall.
almost 6 years ago pauljoseph
Yes its relay delicious and great idea
almost 6 years ago gingerroot
This week I've learned I'm a dark spirit girl...Bourbon has become my friend; rye with cherries and lime zest sounds divine. May have to take a bourbon break and toast 2011 with this (and bubbles too, of course). Thanks for a great recipe!
almost 6 years ago hummingbirdap
I really like the combination of dried cherries and lime zest.
almost 6 years ago Homemadecornbread
Sounds perfect! A classic with a twist - my kind of toddy. You've got my vote!
almost 6 years ago Kayb
I'll have three, please. It's cold and rainy here....
almost 6 years ago Lizthechef
It's 10 in the morning but I want one of these - that kind of day. LOVE the cherries!
almost 6 years ago drbabs
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You had me at cherries and lime.
over 5 years ago drbabs
Barbara is a trusted source on General Cooking.
I'm having this with 8 cherries. It's essentially my lunch. Is that wrong?
over 5 years ago Amanda Hesser
Amanda is a co-founder of Food52.
Love it!
almost 6 years ago lastnightsdinner
You had me at rye.
almost 6 years ago Sagegreen
Cherries and lime together sound divine. Thanks for this recipe.
almost 6 years ago mrslarkin
Sounds yummy. I like the simplicity of this! Thanks for the recipe, Amanda.