Hot Toddy

Warm and toasty and just in time for winter, the Hot Toddy is a classic hot drink. Feel free to experiment with your favorite types of tea or skip it all together and use hot water alone. Most black and green teas mix well with the sweetness of the honey and lemon, but from there it's a personal preference and some interesting toddies are possible. There is also a Gin Toddy that is a great variation of this warm cocktail.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 oz brandy or blended whiskey
• 1 Tbsp honey
• 1/4 lemon
• 1 cup hot water
• 1 tea bag

PREPARATION:

1. Coat the bottom of a mug or an Irish coffee glass with honey.
2. Add brandy and the juice of the lemon quarter.
3. On the side, heat water in a tea kettle and add the tea bag to make hot tea.
4. Pour the steaming tea into the glass and stir.

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