Black Bear Toddy

The Black Bear Toddy has a warm, fruity, sweet, spicy flavor profile. A warming winter cocktail that combines rich blackberry flavors with whiskey and warming spices. This cozy drink features muddled blackberries, bourbon, honey, and aromatic bitters for a perfect fireside sipper.

A Black Bear Toddy requires 7 ingredients: Bourbon Whiskey, Fresh blackberries, Wildflower honey, Fresh Lemon Juice, Angostura Bitters, Hot water, Ground cinnamon.

A Black Bear Toddy takes about 5 minutes to prepare and is considered easy difficulty.

A Black Bear Toddy is traditionally served in a mug, garnished with Cinnamon stick, fresh blackberries, and orange zest.

Yes, you can make a mocktail version of the Black Bear Toddy by substituting the spirits with non-alcoholic alternatives such as seedlip, non-alcoholic distilled spirits, or flavored syrups and juices that mimic the original flavor profile.

The Black Bear Toddy is a modern interpretation of the classic hot toddy, which dates back to 18th century Scotland where it was originally made with whisky, hot water, honey, and spices as both a warming drink and folk remedy. The addition of blackberries transforms this traditional comfort drink into something entirely new, drawing inspiration from the American wilderness and the abundance of wild berries found in bear country. This particular variation gained popularity in craft cocktail circles during the early 2000s artisanal movement, when bartenders began experimenting with seasonal, foraged ingredients. The name pays homage to both the drink's dark, inky appearance and the rugged, outdoorsy spirit it embodies. Unlike its medicinal ancestors, the Black Bear Toddy is purely about pleasure – the ritual of muddling fresh berries, the aromatic steam rising from the mug, and the satisfying warmth that spreads through your chest with each sip.