Turmeric Hot Toddy

Name: Turmeric Hot Toddy
Total time: 8 min
Yield: 1 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup granulated sugar; ¾ tsp ground turmeric; 1½ oz Amontillado sherry; 1 oz spirit of choice; 1 oz Turmeric Syrup; ½ oz fresh lemon juice; 1 piece dehydrated lemon wheel

A warming cocktail featuring the golden spice turmeric, combined with sherry and your choice of spirit. This comforting hot toddy is brightened with fresh lemon juice and sweetened with a homemade turmeric syrup.

1 servings

8 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•¼ cup granulated sugar
•¾ tsp ground turmeric
•1½ oz Amontillado sherry
•1 oz spirit of choice
•1 oz Turmeric Syrup
•½ oz fresh lemon juice
•1 piece dehydrated lemon wheel

Cooking Instructions

1.
For the turmeric syrup, combine 1/2 cup hot water and 1/4 cup sugar in a liquid measuring cup or mason jar. Add 3/4 tsp. ground turmeric and stir-or seal and shake-until sugar is completely dissolved. (This makes enough syrup for 4 drinks. Syrup can be used immediately or refrigerated, covered, up to 10 days. Shake or stir before using to reincorporate turmeric.)
5 min
2.
For the toddy, combine 1 1/2 oz. Amontillado sherry, 1 oz. bourbon (or other spirit of choice), 1 oz. Turmeric Syrup, and 1/2 oz. fresh lemon juice in a sturdy pint glass or 16-ounce thermos. Top with 8 oz. hot water and stir gently. Garnish with dehydrated lemon wheel if desired.
3 min