Cocktails

Whiskey Toddy (cold)

Whiskey Toddy (cold) is an alcoholic cocktail built on Blended Whiskey. It leans sweet and oak. Stirred and served in a Mug. Expect about 15% ABV and roughly 276 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic15% ABV3 ingredients

At a Glance

276 kcalCalories

15%ABV

33.1gSugar

33.1gCarbs

1.5Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderatestirred drink

Why: 3 ingredients, stirred drink, requires bar spoon

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

2.0 ozPowdered SugarSweetener
2.0 ozWaterMixer
2.0 ozBlended whiskeyBase Spirit

How to Make It

Stir sugar and water in a mug.Stirred
Add ice cubes and whiskey, and stir.Stirred
Add a twist of lemon peel.Add

How to Serve

Glass: Mug
Temperature: Warm
Method: Stirred

Served Warm

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Sweet Oak

Supporting notes

Spice Vanilla

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

Noticeably sweet

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

Winter / CozySuggested from its spice notes.
BBQ / CookoutSuggested from its oak notes, pairing with bbq and grilled meat.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.

Food pairings

BBQ Steak Grilled Meat

Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-Free Vegan Vegetarian

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar

Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Powdered Sugar2.0 oz

Superfine SugarWorks, with a noticeable change

How much to use: Dissolve well; sweetness may need a small adjustment.
What changes: Superfine sugar can replace powdered sugar in many shaken drinks.

Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

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Last updated June 18, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Whiskey Toddy (cold)?: The Whiskey Toddy (cold) is a cocktail made with 3 ingredients, traditionally served in a Mug. It has an ABV of approximately 15.0%. A standard serving contains approximately 276 calories.
What does a Whiskey Toddy (cold) taste like?: Whiskey Toddy (cold) has a flavour profile featuring Sweet, Oak, Spice, Vanilla. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Whiskey Toddy (cold)?: Whiskey Toddy (cold) pairs well with BBQ, Steak, Grilled Meat. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Whiskey Toddy (cold)?: The Whiskey Toddy (cold) has an ABV of approximately 15.0%. That's approximately 1.50 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 276 kcal, 33.1g sugar, 33.1g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Whiskey Toddy (cold) typically served?: Whiskey Toddy (cold) is often suggested for BBQ / Cookout, Winter / Cozy, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Whiskey Toddy (cold)?: If you enjoy Whiskey Toddy (cold), the "similar flavour profile" suggestions on this page point to cocktails that share its flavour character. Drinks with a matching spirit base and comparable body and acidity feel closest.
Can I make a Whiskey Toddy (cold) at home?: Yes. The Whiskey Toddy (cold) uses 3 ingredients, making it easy to prepare at home. You will need a Mug. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?: Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Body (light to full), Dryness (sweet to bone dry), Acidity (flat to crisp), Fruitiness (subtle to prominent) and Boldness (delicate to bold). Each scale helps you compare cocktails at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find cocktails I like?: Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of Whiskey Toddy (cold) with other cocktails. If you enjoy this drink, look for others with a similar profile. Adjust one dimension at a time to discover new favourites while staying in your flavour comfort zone.