Friday, October 7, 2016

Squid Mixes: Hot Toddy



Autumn is a beautiful time in Vermont.  We're still at least a week away from our peak colors, I would say, but it's already gorgeous. 


Unfortunately, this is also the time of year when nasty colds start flying around.  My wife likes a hot toddy when she's sick.  I think they're nice anytime.  Our recipe: hot water, lemon, honey and whiskey, usually preferring Tullamore Dew Irish whiskey.  I tried Royal Crown recently, too, and that was most pleasant.

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  1. No whiskey or (ack) brandy for me but slip in a bit of rum and now we are talking:) I had ..um...an experience with Cognac when I was 19 and it still haunts me. I know no more Movie feature but I watched Criminal with Kevin Costner-quite well done and i would check it out. Tommy Lee Jones is getting old but so glad he has not had any plastic surgery

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    1. There's really no reason you couldn't use rum instead. I like rum but I find it doesn't compete well with other flavors, especially citrus. The whiskey always shines through, though I suppose that isn't worth much if you don't care for the taste.

      Sorry to hear you don't like brandy. We had a lot of fun experimenting with sidecars recently.

      Thanks for the film recommendation.

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  2. I'll take a hot toddy. Send it to me, please. I think a hurricane is the perfect time to have one, but I have no alcohol in the house. I shoulda hit the liquor store yesterday.

    Love,
    Janie

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  3. I usually go for spicy tea with cayenne in it.

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    1. You are a Louisiana man in your culinary heart, aren't you?

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    2. You know, I'm really not. It's just good for the throat.

      However, I did used to make a killer jambalaya.

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  4. Never had a hot toddy but it sounds like a good reason to get sick. I hope you guys stay healthy A.S.

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  5. I have never had a hot toddy before. Never even knew what was in one. They do sound like a good remedy for a cold or a cold day. :)
    ~Jess

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    1. Quite a comforting combination of flavors and warmth.

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  6. I drink hot water but I must add a dash of honey and lemon next time I get bit by the bug

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