Cookin' Canuck - Hot Rum & Ginger Tea Toddy Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Can I put rum in my hot tea? ›

Brew a cup of tea (I used orange pekoe, but any kind you like will do). Stir in some orange marmalade, add a cinnamon stick, and rum. Garnish with an orange round and enjoy! Hot tea flavored with orange marmalade and cinnamon spiked with spice rum, a warming flavorful drink, perfect for a hot day.

Black tea, whether classic English breakfast tea or orange pekoe, is the ideal accompaniment to rum. co*cktails like the Fish House Punch (a full bottle of dark rum with just as much black tea, as well as some Cognac and peach brandy) and Planter's Punch (a simple mix of black tea and dark rum).

Dark rum gives the tea a little more depth while light rum perks up the fruitiness. This raspberry and rum iced tea is light and refreshing like classic iced tea should be, but the raspberries and rum bring a bright, energetic flavor that reminds you to have a little fun. It is summer after all.

Refresh with this snappy little number. BACARDÍ Spiced rum, bubbly ginger and a zesty hint of lime come together in one tasty co*cktail.

Experts say yes — sort of. The folklore goes that a hot toddy – the alcoholic drink composed of hot water, lemon juice, honey and whiskey or rum or brandy – can soothe your sore throat or clear your winter cold-induced congestion.

Word of caution! Please be aware that rum cannot be your go-to solution to get rid of a cold every time. Since cold and cough is a symptom of several diseases, it is best to talk to your doctor before you refute it as a mere cold and drink rum to alleviate it. Plus, you need to know if it's suitable for you or not!

Gunfire (or gun-fire) is a British caffeinated alcoholic drink, a co*cktail made of black tea and rum. It has its origins in the British Army and is also used as a name for early morning tea in the army. Gunfire.

The easiest way to tastefully incorporate alcohol into your favorite tea is by slightly altering the classic Hot Toddy recipe. Choose your preferred spirit—whether it be rum, gin, whiskey or vodka—pour it into a mug along with a touch of honey and a spritz of lemon, then top it with tea in place of hot water.

Espolòn Tequila Blanco and El Jimador Silver Tequila are quality value tequilas that will work well in an LIT. Rum: Captain Morgan White Rum or Bacardi White Rum work really well in a Long Island Iced Tea. They're good rums that don't break the bank.

What is whiskey and iced tea called? ›

The Texas tea is really just a Long Island iced tea with a shot of bourbon. It's a simple twist on a popular mixed drink and one that you're sure to enjoy. Better yet, you can make it as a single drink or mix it up for a party. Be warned, though; it's easy to make it a little too strong if you're not careful.

Gunfire tea is a British caffeinated and alcoholic co*cktail made by mixing black tea and a splash of rum. This unique beverage was a favorite in the British army, as an early morning tea to help battle the cold and the rain, but also as a form of liquid courage for the soldiers going to battle.

If kept out of direct sunlight and in a cool setting, unopened rum can be stored almost indefinitely. It is considered a stable liquor with a high ABV to preserve its integrity while in storage. Once opened, a bottle of rum should be used within 6 months to 2 years, depending on the additional flavors in the liquor.

We would recommend apple juice, pineapple juice and orange juice - each of them really brings out the taste in your Spiced Rum. And don't forget you can always use a sparkling fruit juice such as a limonata or appletiser.

The Dark 'n Stormy is a delicious, easy-to-make co*cktail that features a refreshing trio of dark rum, ginger beer and lime. It also goes down a lot easier than the moody name might imply.

"You can add a little whiskey or brandy to this drink and it's very tasty," says Sardino. He says mixing a black tea -- like Rishi's organic black tea vanilla -- with Bailey's also works, much like an Irish coffe but with tea as the main ingredient.

And while it won't make the liquor “go bad,” heat — especially from direct sunlight — can increase oxidation rates, causing a change in flavors and loss of color.