Hot Brandy Toddy

The American Bar-Tender by E. A. Simmons (1874, p.8) — Hot

1. Add the sugar, boiling water, and brandy to a small glass.
2. Stir with a spoon.
3. Grate nutmeg on top.

Garnish: Nutmeg

Modern American Drinks by George J. Kappeler (1895, p.71) — George J. Kappeler 1895

1. Prepare the drink the same as Hot Brandy Sling without nutmeg.

Garnish: Lemon peel

Nose

Warm brandy and lemon peel give a cleaner aroma than the spiced sling form.

Palate

Omitting nutmeg makes the toddy plainer and more direct, preserving the distinction between toddy and sling that many later accounts blur.

Finish

The finish is warm, simple, and gently sweet.

Summary

A plain hot brandy toddy preserving the stripped-down side of the warm-service family.