Kentucky Toddy
Classic · Whiskey · Rocks glass
From Modern American Drinks by George J. Kappeler (1900). Original recipe: "Dissolve one lump of sugar with a little water in a Briggs House glass, add one lump of ice about the size of an egg, one piece twisted lemon peel, one jigger Bourbon whiskey; mix with small bar-spoon, leave the spoon in the glass, grate a little nutmeg on top, and serve."
| Glass | Rocks glass |
| Garnish | None |
| ABV | 34.4% |
| Category | prohibition |
| Flavor | classic, pre-prohibition, kappeler-1900 |
Ingredients
- Sugar1 lump
- ice about the size of an egg1 lump
- twisted lemon peel1 piece
- Bourbon Whiskey2 oz
Method
- Dry-shake sugar, ice about the size of an egg, and bourbon whiskey in shaker (no ice)
- Add ice and shake hard again
- Double strain into chilled rocks glass
- Garnish with twisted lemon peel