WINE REBELS LABORATORY REPORT
Cheeky Cherry Hot Toddy
EXPERIMENT WRL-007
- Certified Experiment
EXPERIMENT DATA
WINE BASE: Riesling
LAB SCORE: 8/10
SOURCE: Chief Rebel Scientist Original
EXPERIMENT TYPE: Temperature Trial
DIFFICULTY: Moderate Laboratory Mischief
DATE TESTED: 18/07/2026
Laboratory Equipment
- 1 Double-walled coffee glass / heat resistant mug
- 1 Small saucepan
- 1 Stirring spoon
- 1 Stovetop
The Formula
- 100 ml Riesling
- 30 ml Cherry Brandy
- 1/4 Sliced large lemon
- 1 TBLSP Honey
Experimental Procedure
- Slice lemons and add to the saucepan.
- All all other ingredients and place saucepan on stovetop.
- Heat until all ingredients are melted, combined and remove saucepan prior to boiling point.
- Carefully strain hot liquid into a head resistant double-walled glass or mug.
- Sip carefully and enjoy!
Scientist’s Notes
LABORATORY OBSERVATIONS
APPEARANCE
Rich red, with bits and pieces of citrus.
AROMA
Citrus & cherry.
FLAVOUR
Delicious, warming “tea” with cherry and citrus notes. It almost feels like a health drink – like a hot toddy.
BALANCE & MOUTHFEEL
Warm, balanced, delicious.
RESULTS & VERDICT
WHAT WORKED
The honey was a later addition in the experiment stage, which really balanced out the initial sour flavour. We loved the treat of having a hot styled drink for a change, especially on a cold winter’s day. The Cherry Brandy really gave a wonderful flavour.
WHAT WE WOULD CHANGE
Not sure, maybe more honey. Otherwise it was very well balanced. We also tried a version with Ginger Wine added, but the drink was not improved by it – better with the strong cherry notes.
FINAL VERDICT
This is a delicious, rebellious take on a Hot Toddy, enjoyed best by wine rebels on a cold winter’s day.
PERMITTED MUTATIONS
AUTHORISED VARIATIONS
Other citrus. Other varieties of white wine. Simple syrup, agave, sugar or sugar-free sweeteners in place of honey.
LABORATORY RECORD
EXPERIMENT NUMBER
WRL-007
TESTED BY
Chief Rebel Scientist & Senior Publican Emeritus
CREATOR / SUBMITTER
Chief Rebel Scientist
DATE TESTED
18/07/2026
EXPERIMENT SOURCE
Chief Rebel Scientist Original
SUBMISSION REFERENCE
Internal Experiment
LABORATORY SAFETY NOTICE
This experiment contains alcohol. It is intended only for adults of legal drinking age in their location. Measure carefully, enjoy responsibly, and never drink and drive.
EXPERIMENT-SPECIFIC NOTE
Take caution with heating, and remove from the stove before the liquid reaches boiling point. Take care straining, pouring and drinking the hot drink.