Hot Toddy

A Hot Toddy is served, well, hot and it is often savored before bed or during times of cold and rain. Although we can’t say it is doctor recommended, legend has it that this drink is excellent for soothing symptoms of cold and flu, according to our Irish friends and a few buddies from some small Midwestern towns.

Ingredients

• Boiling water, to fill a mug
• 4 cloves
• 1 lemon peel or wheel
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 1/4 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 2 ounces Jim Beam bourbon

Steps

1. Fill a mug with boiling water and let stand for a minute or two to warm.
2. Meanwhile, stick the cloves into the lemon peel or wheel and set aside.
3. Empty the mug and fill about halfway with fresh boiling water.
4. Add the sugar and stir to dissolve.
5. Add the prepared lemon peel or wheel and stir.
6. Add the lemon juice and whiskey, and stir again.