The Hot Toddy is built for cold-weather catering and heated tent service — whiskey, honey, lemon, and warming spice in a batch that holds in a cambro or insulated vessel and pours to order.
Warm Spice 5-Gal Keg
Prep 5 m
Total 10 m
Yield 5-Gal Keg (~106 servings)
Gas None
One of the most efficient cocktails you can batch for winter events. Make a large batch, hold it at temperature, and serve it out of an insulated vessel with minimal labor.
Batch Method
- Combine all ingredients in a large 22 qt cambro. Stir to fully integrate.
- Warm small batches as needed in a percolator or warmer. Hold at 155–165°F. Do not boil.
- Serve in heat-safe cups or mugs. Stir before each pour.
- Stir the batch every 15 minutes during service to re-integrate ingredients.
Pro move: Hold at 160°F — hot enough to serve immediately but not so hot it drives off the aromatics. Use a hotel pan or chafer with a ladle for clean, consistent service.
🔥 Hot Batch Service — Cambro / Percolator Method
- Combine all ingredients in a large 22 qt cambro. Stir to fully integrate.
- Warm small batches as needed — ladle into a percolator, warmer, or chafer and bring to 155–165°F.
- Do not heat the entire cambro at once. Work in small pours to maintain freshness and control temp.
- Stir before each service pour. Do not let sit unattended at high heat.
⚠️ Do not pressurize. Do not place in a sealed keg while hot. Hot liquid expands — use open-top vessels only.
*Winter Spiced Bitters
Combine: 8 oz Angostura Bitters, 10 cinnamon sticks, 10 whole cloves, 20 allspice berries, and 3 star anise pods. Steep 24 hours (3–7 days for deeper spice).
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🥂N₂ pressurized — non-carbonated, food-safe
⚡Batch-ready for high-volume draft service
✨90-day shelf life · 106 servings per keg