A classic hot toddy is normally made with bourbon, but sometimes even cold weather classics could use a little shaking up, so to speak. That's where Carey Jones and John McCarthy come in. The two authors of Every Cocktail Has a Twist stopped by Tonia's Kitchen to talk about their version of the hot adult beverage, made with Single Malt Scotch, sherry and a little honey. When talking about these kinds of cocktails, or really any spirit, both Carey and John told Tonia that water plays a bigger role than you might think. That's because, even though the water dilutes the liquor, it also opens up the drink's flavor and really makes it sing. And that's even more so for hot water, offering a warming, comforting taste on a cold night.
