How to Make a Hot Toddy with Gold and Gore: A Wickedly Cozy Elixir
Thereâs something magical about a hot toddyâitâs warm, a little wicked, and just the right amount of comforting. Now, imagine all that goodness spiked with the boldness of Irish breakfast black tea. Enter Gold and Gore, our cream Irish breakfast blend thatâs as smooth as it is hauntingly rich. With its organic-compliant natural flavors and bold black tea base, itâs basically begging to be turned into a hot toddy.
Whether youâre trying to scare off a cold or just want to sip something soul-warming under a stormy sky, this is the recipe for you.
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What Youâll Need:
⢠1 cup hot water
⢠1 heaping teaspoon of Gold and Gore
⢠1â2 oz Irish whiskey (optional⌠but recommended)
⢠1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
⢠1â2 teaspoons lemon juice (fresh is best)
⢠A cinnamon stick or star anise (for that eerie flair)
⢠Lemon slice or peel, for garnish
⢠Optional: a splash of cream for extra ghostly goodness
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How to Summon Your Toddy:
1. Steep the Tea
Boil water and steep 1 teaspoon of Gold and Gore in 8 oz of water for 4â5 minutes. Let that bold black tea do its thingâitâs the backbone of your brew.
2. Build the Potion
In your favorite mug (bonus points if itâs shaped like a skull), add the whiskey, honey or syrup, and lemon juice.
3. Combine
Pour the hot tea over your ingredients and stir well to combine. Add a cinnamon stick or star anise if youâre feeling fancyâor want to ward off whatever spirits are lurking.
4. Garnish and Enjoy
Top with a lemon slice or twist, and if youâre feeling indulgent, a little splash of cream gives it a dreamy, ghostly finish.
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Sips for the Soul
Hot toddies made with Gold and Gore arenât just for curing coldsâtheyâre for late-night reading sessions, witchy gossip by the fire, and taking a break from the chaos of the living.
Cheers to tea, spirits, and a little bit of gore.
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