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Bourbon Recipe: Cold-Weather Hot Toddy

Fall weather is upon us in the Bluegrass and that means, stoke the fire and make the grandfather of all hot drinks the Hot Toddy.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 (1-serving) bag black tea
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 ounces of your favorite bourbon
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 lemon slice

Directions:

  • Bring water to boil, remove from heat, add tea bag, and allow to steep for 5 minutes.
  • Remove and discard tea bag. Transfer tea to a drinking glass or mug and microwave for 20 seconds to reheat. Add honey and stir until dissolved. Add lemon juice, bourbon, and cinnamon stick. Stir and let sit for 1 minute.
  • Add lemon slice and enjoy your Hot Toddy.

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