Name: Coffee Toddy
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 Serves
Cuisine: Other
Ingredients: 16 ounces Fresh Coffee; 2 Of Whiskey; 4 teaspoons Grapefruit Juice; 2 tablespoons Honey

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Coffee Toddy

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Ingredients

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Coffee Toddy

16 ounces Fresh Coffee(i brewed with a chemex)

2 Of Whiskey(i used bulleit)

4 teaspoons Grapefruit Juice

2 tablespoons Honey

Instructions

Add one shot of whiskey, 2 tsp. of grapefruit juice, and 1 Tbs. of honey to each mug. Add 8 oz. of hot, fresh coffee. Stir until honey is completely dissolved. Garnish with grapefruit. Serve immediately.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Brew Temperature Precision ☕
Use freshly brewed coffee at 195-205°F and add it to the cocktail while still hot to properly dissolve the honey and create a warming, well-integrated flavor profile.
Grapefruit Juice Selection 🍊
Always use fresh-squeezed or high-quality fresh grapefruit juice rather than bottled to avoid the bitter aftertaste that concentrated versions can impart, allowing the citrus to complement rather than overpower the whiskey.
Honey Dissolution Technique 🍯
Dissolve honey in a small amount of hot coffee first before adding other ingredients to ensure it fully incorporates and prevents clumping or settling at the bottom of the glass.
Whiskey Selection Matters 🥃
Choose a smooth, mellow whiskey with lower alcohol proof (80-90 proof) that won't overpower the delicate grapefruit and coffee notes; avoid heavily peated or overly spicy varieties.
Citrus Garnish Timing 🍋
Express grapefruit peel oils over the drink just before serving and add a fresh grapefruit twist as garnish to release aromatic oils that enhance both aroma and visual appeal.