Cookin' Canuck - Hot Rum & Ginger Tea Toddy Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Is hot tea and rum good? ›

Brew a cup of tea (I used orange pekoe, but any kind you like will do). Stir in some orange marmalade, add a cinnamon stick, and rum. Garnish with an orange round and enjoy! Hot tea flavored with orange marmalade and cinnamon spiked with spice rum, a warming flavorful drink, perfect for a hot day.

Black tea, whether classic English breakfast tea or orange pekoe, is the ideal accompaniment to rum. co*cktails like the Fish House Punch (a full bottle of dark rum with just as much black tea, as well as some Cognac and peach brandy) and Planter's Punch (a simple mix of black tea and dark rum).

Refresh with this snappy little number. BACARDÍ Spiced rum, bubbly ginger and a zesty hint of lime come together in one tasty co*cktail.

From crisp nights to après ski, the Hot Rum Toddy warms you up with its Caribbean heat. A comforting co*cktail, it's perfect for cosying up with close friends.

Experts say yes — sort of. The folklore goes that a hot toddy – the alcoholic drink composed of hot water, lemon juice, honey and whiskey or rum or brandy – can soothe your sore throat or clear your winter cold-induced congestion.

Word of caution! Please be aware that rum cannot be your go-to solution to get rid of a cold every time. Since cold and cough is a symptom of several diseases, it is best to talk to your doctor before you refute it as a mere cold and drink rum to alleviate it.

Brandy, rum, and whiskey all make an excellent hot toddy. From there, switch out the citrus, add fruit, include warming spices, or sweeten it with whatever you like. However you choose to make your hot toddy, it can quickly become a new cold-weather favorite.

"You can add a little whiskey or brandy to this drink and it's very tasty," says Sardino. He says mixing a black tea -- like Rishi's organic black tea vanilla -- with Bailey's also works, much like an Irish coffe but with tea as the main ingredient.

And what could be more relaxing than adding a drop of gin to the mix? 5. Black Tea: Rich, earthy, and sweet, with undertones of caramel, smoke, and spice, you can look for the same qualities in your alcohol pairings — namely, rum, whiskey, bourbon, or even Irish cream.

If kept out of direct sunlight and in a cool setting, unopened rum can be stored almost indefinitely. It is considered a stable liquor with a high ABV to preserve its integrity while in storage. Once opened, a bottle of rum should be used within 6 months to 2 years, depending on the additional flavors in the liquor.

What can I mix with spiced rum besides co*ke? ›

We would recommend apple juice, pineapple juice and orange juice - each of them really brings out the taste in your Spiced Rum. And don't forget you can always use a sparkling fruit juice such as a limonata or appletiser.

Ginger is a versatile ingredient that is employed in a variety of co*cktails, from the classic Moscow Mule and Dark 'n Stormy to health tonics like the Switchel. The punchy rhizome gives drinks a fresh, spicy bite, and it pairs with everything from vodka and rum to smoky scotch.

Grog is a term used for a variety of alcoholic beverages. The word originally referred to rum diluted with water (and later on long sea voyages, also added the juice of limes or lemons), which British Vice-Admiral Edward Vernon introduced into the naval squadron he commanded in the West Indies on 21 August 1740.

What's a hot toddy made of? To make a classic hot toddy, you'll need hot water, whisky (or bourbon), honey, and lemon. A cinnamon stick adds a touch of warmth but is optional. To give the elixir a spicier edge, feel free to play around with ingredients.

Rum and co*ke, or the Cuba libre (/ˌkjuːbə ˈliːbreɪ/ KEW-bə LEE-bray, Spanish: [ˈkuβa ˈliβɾe]; literally "Free Cuba"), is a highball co*cktail consisting of cola, rum, and in many recipes lime juice on ice.

Dark rum gives the tea a little more depth while light rum perks up the fruitiness.

Brandy, rum, and whiskey all make an excellent hot toddy. From there, switch out the citrus, add fruit, include warming spices, or sweeten it with whatever you like. However you choose to make your hot toddy, it can quickly become a new cold-weather favorite.

The easiest way to tastefully incorporate alcohol into your favorite tea is by slightly altering the classic Hot Toddy recipe. Choose your preferred spirit—whether it be rum, gin, whiskey or vodka—pour it into a mug along with a touch of honey and a spritz of lemon, then top it with tea in place of hot water.

A sure favourite of ours during the summer months. A boozy iced tea with Cornish Spiced Rum is definitely a grand idea on those hot summer days! Rum and tea once shared galleons, why not a glass! Either bought iced tea or make it yourself.