What could be better than a freshly baked cinnamon scroll you can drink? This smooth whiskey cocktail rivals a hot toddy for warmth, comfort and rich flavour.
If winter isn’t the perfect time to treat yourself, then when is? Cold nights call for comfort, especially when it comes to cocktails. And nothing is quite so comforting as a decadent warm cocktail laced with the cakey flavours of butter and brown sugar. Part-drink, part-dessert, the surprisingly historic Hot Buttered Whiskey cocktail is one seriously indulgent drink that takes the traditional hot toddy to new heights by adding a generous dollop of butter. This is one nightcap that you’ll want to have up your sleeve when the cooler weather arrives. Here’s how to make it…
Ingredients (Serves 2)
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While a Hot Buttered Whiskey cocktail may sound like something so indulgent it’s been dreamt up for Instagram, it’s actually older than you may think. Born back in colonial days in the USA, the drink was a tasty way to keep warm in the depths of winter. Early versions embraced the nation’s easy access to rum, but whiskey soon surpassed dark rum in the popularity stakes to become the most common base of the winter warmer. Whichever dark spirit takes your fancy, the typical recipe for the hot buttered cocktail sees your booze of choice topped with hot water, sugar, butter and smooth wintry spices like cinnamon and nutmeg.
When it comes to how to make a hot buttered whiskey cocktail, there are a few things that are non-negotiable. At the heart of the drink is (of course) whiskey. The creamy Woodford Reserve Bourbon is a reliable option, especially when it comes to this particular cocktail. The brand has earned itself a reputation for innovation thanks to its inventive approach to its bourbon, which is twice-barreled in charred oak. You’ll find rich notes of dark fruit and honey (with a smidge of chocolate and spice), which team well with this cocktail’s delicious combo of cinnamon, brown sugar and creamy butter.
Whiskey makes for a dreamy cocktail base, especially if you’re craving a cold weather tipple. After you’ve given this Hot Buttered Whiskey Cocktail recipe a whirl, indulge in the original warm cocktail with a typical hot toddy. Or sip on something even more stylish – made with bourbon and bitters, the Old Fashioned is another tried and true winter warmer.
