This week, I sat with Wellman Loviza, Bar Manager at Salt & Char Restaurant at the Adelphi Hotel in Saratoga Springs, NY. Now that fall is here, I needed some warm drink ideas to keep us toasty at home. Wellman shared three different variations of a Hot Toddy… and each one tasted amazing!

THE TRADITIONAL TODDY

• 1-2 TB. honey
• 1/2 oz. lemon juice
• 1 1/2 oz Benchmark bourbon or any rye
• Top with hot assam tea
• Garnish with a lemon twist

THE TROPICAL TODDY

• 1 TB. honey
• 1/4 oz. lime juice
• 1 1/2 oz. dark rum (Goslings, here)
• 1/2 oz. Grand Marnier
• Top with hot assam tea
• Garnish with an orange twist and cinnamon stick

THE APPLEJACK TODDY

• 1/2 oz. maple syrup
• 1/2 oz. lemon juice
• 1 1/2 oz. Applejack brandy
• Top with hot assam tea
• Garnish with an apple wheel (slices)

Salt & Char is a modern American steakhouse, known for its amazing chops, metropolitan vibe and top-notch mixologists like Wellman. The Salt and Char bar opens at 4PM for food and drink, Tuesday through Saturday, and is one of several Adelphi Hotel dining options. More information about Salt & Char can be found at www.theadelphihotel.com .