And what make them so memorable, such powerful totems of the holidays, are their smells. Keith Luce sees shivering, snow-covered people all winter long. A onetime cook at the White House, he's now the chef at The Little Nell, the most famous resort hotel in Aspen, Colorado. He knows the restorative power of steaming spice and spirits. After being on the slopes, there's something comfortable about being able to come in and have a spiced wine or a mulled cider.
Toddies are usually combinations of whiskey, lemon, honey, spices, and hot water.
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