Classic French Grog vs Classic Scottish Hot Toddy

Both drinks build on the same warm framework of honey, lemon juice and hot water, yet they lean in different directions. The Grog pairs dark or amber rum with a generous tablespoon of honey for a rounder, sweeter cup, leaving cinnamon and cloves optional as a gentle infusion. The Hot Toddy uses Scotch whisky, just one to two teaspoons of honey and a little more lemon juice, so it tastes brighter and less sweet. Its cloves are studded into a lemon slice, while a cinnamon stick doubles as a stirrer and adds a subtle woody note.