Hot Toddy

A great way to warm up on a beautiful fall evening

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INGREDIENTs

  • ¾ cup water

  • 1 ½ ounces whiskey

  • 2 to 3 teaspoons honey, to taste

  • 2 to 3 teaspoons lemon juice, to taste

  • 1 lemon round

  • 1 cinnamon stick (optional, for garnish)

 

 

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a teapot or saucepan, bring the water to a simmer. Pour the hot water into a mug.

  2. Add the whiskey, 2 teaspoons honey and 2 teaspoon lemon juice. Stir until the honey has disappeared into the hot water. Taste, and add 1 teaspoon honey for more sweetness, and/or 1 teaspoon more lemon juice for more zing.

  3. Garnish with a lemon round and cinnamon stick (if using). Enjoy!

 

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