Make the most of Scottish Winter with Highland Experience Tours
With the holidays over, winter being in its full glory and the January blues, it may seem like there isn’t much to look forward to. Except, there is! We really should stop waiting for summer, warm weather or the weekend to start having fun and jumping head deep into new experiences. We should embrace every season. Otherwise, life becomes just a routine.
So, if you’ve taken the plunge (or are still dreaming) of a visit to Scotland and are looking for things to do in winter, here are our favourites:
- Drinking a hot toddy in the Highlands
The hot toddy is a popular winter drink in Scotland, although surprisingly the word “toddy” originates in India, relating to a drink produced by fermenting the sap from palm trees. There are a few conflicting stories about where the recipe we use today comes from, but no matter – it’s delicious and the perfect winter drink.
Classic Hot Toddy Recipe:
1 generous glug of whisky (would recommend a blended whisky)
Fresh lemon juice (half a lemon or so)
Few teaspoons of honey (up to you how sweet you like it)
Hot water
Garnish with a slice of lemon with cloves
I like to add a splash of peaty whisky (Laphroaig 10) to finish as I love the smokiness it adds.
Orange Spice Hot Toddy
1 generous glug of whisky (would recommend a blended whisky)
Fresh orange juice (half an orange or so)
Few teaspoons of honey (up to you how sweet you like it)
Hot water