9 Hot Toddy Hotspots to Help You Through The Blizzard

by Aaron Kagan Feb 8, 2013, 11:52am EST

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by Aaron Kagan Feb 8, 2013, 11:52am EST

Photo: Russell House Tavern/Cal Bingham

This kind of weather calls for one drink above all others: the Hot Toddy. The classic consists of little more than hot water, lemon, whiskey and honey, though you'll spot a few variations here, from tea to tequila. This being a state of emergency, best to give the bar a ring before trudging over to make sure that they're still serving. But if they are, you're in for a treat. Without further ado, here's a mapped guided to some of the finest Hot Toddies in town.

The Burren

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An aromatic lemon wedge, delicately studded with whole clove buds, bobs in this toddy.

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247 Elm St., Somerville, MA 02144

(617) 776-6896

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Russell House Tavern

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The Sazerac Toddy: when worlds collide. Old Overholt Rye Whiskey, Peychauds Bitters, sugar, hot water and Herbsaint whipped cream.

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14 JFK St, Cambridge, MA 02138

(617) 500-6055

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Abigail's

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A classic take on this winter libation, with Jameson Irish whiskey, honey, hot water and cloved lemon.

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291 Third St, Cambridge, MA 02142

(617) 945-9086

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Eastern Standard

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The London Toddy is a more complex version of the standard drink, with gin, vanilla, and cardamom compound bitters.

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528 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215

(617) 532-9100

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L'Espalier

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Tea is the star in these toddies (that happens when you have your own tea sommelier). Opt for something on the sweet side like darjeeling mixed Pernod or Grand Marnier.