We're not generally fans of warm drinks but with the coldest January in recent years still bearing down, we at least understand the appeal. Metromix has a new slide show up of Hot Toddies at joints around town, including one of our faves - Tribeca's The Brandy Library (25 N. Moore). The article is curious, however, in its Brooklyn slant - three of the five places listed are in Brooklyn. We can only surmise the writer is Brooklyn based...
If you want to stay in Manhattan, Little Branch has a nice version made with applejack, Pegu Club offers the Sleeping Monk with chamomile-infused scotch and Tocqueville Restaurant makes one of our favorite versions. Click through for the recipe.
If you want to stay in Manhattan, Little Branch has a nice version made with applejack, Pegu Club offers the Sleeping Monk with chamomile-infused scotch and Tocqueville Restaurant makes one of our favorite versions. Click through for the recipe.
Tocqueville Toddy
Makes 1 1/4 quart
1 quart apple cider
1 cup calvados
5 star anise
15 coriander seeds
5 cloves
5 cardamom pods
5 allspice berries
2 whole cinnamon sticks
1 vanilla bean, cut length-wise, seeds scraped (use both for stronger flavor)
zest of one lemon, removed with a curlicue peeler (not grated)
Simmer slowly over low heat for about an hour. Strain and serve.
Tocqueville
1 East 15th Street
Makes 1 1/4 quart
1 quart apple cider
1 cup calvados
5 star anise
15 coriander seeds
5 cloves
5 cardamom pods
5 allspice berries
2 whole cinnamon sticks
1 vanilla bean, cut length-wise, seeds scraped (use both for stronger flavor)
zest of one lemon, removed with a curlicue peeler (not grated)
Simmer slowly over low heat for about an hour. Strain and serve.
Tocqueville
1 East 15th Street
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