Best Hot Toddies in Raleigh

Where to find the ultimate cold-weather cure around town

Nothing soothes a cold-weather chill quite like a hot toddy. Dubbed “Southern cough syrup,” the warming winter classic blends dark liquor, hot water, honey, lemon, and a medley of herbs and spices—and, yes, it’s long been touted as a legit antidote for coughs and sore throats (a win-win!). So when you get the shivers this season, trade the cold meds—or your cold bev—for one of these heat-bringing beauts. Doctor’s orders! 

Gussie’s

The classic gets the Gussie’s treatment with high-rye whiskey, honey, Angostura and a clove-studded lemon moon—best paired with cozy comfort bites like meatballs, braised short rib ravioli and soup. gussiesraleigh.com

Jalwa

Jalwa’s tropical-leaning riff brings the summer energy with spiced rum, pineapple, ginger and cinnamon, delivering warmth with a sunny twist—heating you up in more ways than one. jalwaindianbistro.com

STIR

Apple cider meets hot toddy in this soul-soothing sipper combining the best bevs of winter in one: housemade apple cider infused with cinnamon, clove, nutmeg and citrus peel, blended with whiskey and finished with fresh lemon. Sweet, tart and aromatic, it’s the ultimate winter warmer. stirraleigh.com

Whiskey Kitchen

Patio season lives on at WK thanks to its sweet, citrusy toddy, made with bourbon, signature housemade allspice honey and lemon—plus a little extra coziness courtesy of the always-packed patio’s heaters. whiskey.kitchen

William & Company

It’s only right that Willco’s toddy be made with mezcal. Fresh lemon and ginger juice plus ginger-infused local honey round out this smoky, warming take on the OG. @willcobar

Wolfe & Porter

Break out from the ordinary and cozy up with the aptly named Cuffing Season toddy—a mix of honey, lemon, cinnamon, Caribbean dark rum and Licor 43 (a Spanish liquor with botanicals, citrus and a woodsy vanilla note). It’s a match made in hot-toddy heaven. wolfeandporter.com