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What I’m Drinking Now: Andressa Pires and the Hot Toddy

Andressa Pires
is director of beverages and bar manager
at gaming/event space Sugar Mouse and
the social club Sour Mouse in New York.

As a true Brazilian, I’m always reaching for a cold beer, no matter the season. However, with winter settling in here in New York, I’ve shifted my focus to warming drinks like Hot Toddies and Hot Booze Apple Cider.

The Hot Toddy, with its comforting blend of whiskey, honey, lemon and warm water, feels like a hug in a mug during these chilly months.

The Hot Booze Apple Cider, on the other hand, is my favorite winter twist — steaming apple cider spiked with rum or whiskey. It’s both nostalgic and cozy, bringing a touch of sweetness and spice to the colder days.

These drinks are perfect for unwinding after a long day or enjoying with friends as we gather around to celebrate the season.

Hot Booze Apple Cider

2 oz. Whiskey (or rum)

6 oz. Hot apple cider


1 oz. Orange juice

1 Clove

1 Star anise


1 Cinnamon stick

In a saucepan, heat the apple cider until steaming, but not boiling. Pour the hot cider into a mug and add the whiskey (or rum), orange juice, clove, star anise, and cinnamon stick. Stir well, letting the spices infuse. Garnish with an orange slice and serve hot.

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Hot Toddy

Course Drinks
Keyword cinnamon, cloves, honey, lemon, whiskey

Ingredients

2 oz. Whiskey bourbon or Scotch are common choices1 tbsp. Honey1 tbsp. Lemon juice freshly squeezed6 oz. Hot water1 Cinnamon stick1-2 Cloves

Instructions

In a heat-resistant glass, combine the whiskey, honey, and lemon juice.
Add the hot water and stir to dissolve the honey.
Drop in the clove and cinnamon stick.
Stir gently, and let the flavors infuse for a minute
Garnish with a lemon slice.

Notes

Recipe courtesy Andressa Pires, director of beverages and bar manager
at Sugar Mouse and
Sour Mouse in New York.

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