How to Make a Blue Blazer Style Hot Toddy Recipe Video

The Blue Blazer was invented by Jerry Thomas while he worked at the El Dorado in San Francisco. It might not be the earliest known heated alcoholic beverage but it's preparation is very unique. This version is essentially a Hot Toddy done Blue Blazer style. After a few practice rounds, (BE CAREFUL!) this is a great drink to bring behind the bar or to impress your friends at home. Don't forget to make your Old Fashioned Simple Syrup first.

Summary

Preparation Time10 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageServings1
TasteMethod
DishSpeciality
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Water3 Ounce, boiling
 Overproof rum30 Milliliter
 Maker's 4630 Milliliter
 Cognac30 Milliliter
 Angostura bitters4 Dash
 Old fashioned simple syrup30 Milliliter
 Cinnamon1⁄4 Teaspoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 324 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.02 g0.02%

Saturated Fat 0 g0.02%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 21.8 mg0.9%

Total Carbohydrates 26 g8.8%

Dietary Fiber 0.66 g2.7%

Sugars 0.3 g

Protein 0.05 g0.1%

Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C 0.08%

Calcium 1.9% Iron 1.9%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

MAKING
1. In one of the two one of two large metal mugs, add boiling water to .
2. Add remaining ingredients to the second mug and ignite with fire.
3. Slowly begin rolling the alcoholic ingredients and the water back and forth from mug to mug.
4. As you roll the drink, position your mugs and farther and farther apart vertically to increase the length of the flame.
5. Once thoroughly mixed, add cinnamon and quickly cap one mug with the other to snuff the flame.

SERVING
6. Serve in a goblet or snifter with a slice of lemon.

Editors Review

How about a hot drink to warm you up on a cold winter night. Watch this video of Hot Toddy Blue Blazer style and you will love it. This is a great drink to bring behind the bar or to impress your friends at home. The flowing flame will create quite a buzz. But be careful it's hot!
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