Hot Water Cocktail Ingredient

Hot water is the essential, often overlooked foundation of the warming cocktail category. Far from being just a filler, it performs the crucial role of tempering glassware, unlocking the volatile aromatic compounds of spices like cloves and cinnamon, and diluting spirits to a pleasant drinking strength without altering their flavor profile. It is the canvas for timeless classics like the Hot Toddy, Grog, and Hot Buttered Rum, turning high-proof spirits into soothing, restorative winter companions.