Philadelphia, PA - We all crave a hot beverage to warm us up on a cold day—be it hot chocolate or something spiked to forget the chilling temperatures. This Thursday, January 11, is National Hot Toddy Day and Philadelphians can celebrate the end of the horrid snow cyclone with the cozy winter cocktail. Check out the line-up of classic to fresh takes on the hot toddy below:
MilkBoy on Chestnut St. and South St. are both welcoming spots to warm up from the cold, especially with its hot toddy made with whiskey, earl grey syrup, clove and lemon for $11. milkboyphilly.com
Urban Farmer offers a Farmhouse Toddy served with Knob Creek ‘urban farmer’ bourbon, allspice dram, local honey, lemon and chamomile tea. The cocktail, usually available for $12, is on special for $5 all day on January 11. urbanfarmerphiladelphia.com
Rex 1516, for a sweeter spin on the hot drink, swing by Rex 1516 on South St. for a Sweet Lou’s Hot Toddy crafted with apple brandy, lemon juice, simple syrup and ginger simple. Available on Thursday for $10. rex1516.com
Jet Wine Bar, known for its extensive selection of international wines, makes classic cocktails with fresh ingredients as well. On Thursday, Jet Wine Bar will offer a $7 hot toddy made with Redemption Bourbon, hot tea, rosemary syrup, lemon juice and a dash of honey. jetwinebar.com
Keen’s food and bar offerings focus on seasonality, and its Harvest Hot Toddy is no different. The cocktail is made with Cognac, allspice honey, apple butter, lemon and orange bitters for $9. keenphilly.com
Ocean Prime, warm up from a winter stroll around Center City at Ocean Prime. On Thursday, guests can enjoy a $13 hot toddy served with Russell’s Reserve, honey water and fresh lemon simple syrup. ocean-prime.com
Square 1682, near iconic Rittenhouse Square, is serving up its Apple Bottom cocktail made with cinnamon infused Bluebird Distilling Sugarcane Rum, hot apple cider and brown sugar. The hot cocktail is on special for $10. square1682.com
Twisted Tail, an all over cozy experience, head to Society Hill for a hot toddy at The Twisted Tail. Enjoy $5 hot toddies with Jim Beam all day by the two upstairs fireplaces. thetwistedtail.com
