Hot Toddy

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Photo by: Lucy

In winter, this cocktail is the cure for whatever ails you.

Ingredients

Serves: 1

    1 sugar cube
    1 whole lemon
    Hot water
    3 ounces rye or bourbon whiskey
    Piece of cinnamon stick
    Slice of lemon and cloves

Rub the sugar cube gently over the lemon rind to infuse it with lemon oils. Place the sugar in a mug. Pour about 1 tablespoon of hot water over the cube, then stir until dissolved. Cut lemon in half, juice lemon halves, and pour juice into mug. Pour in whiskey and stir. Top off with hot water. Add a portion of a cinnamon stick. Spike a slice of lemon with cloves and float on top if you like.

variations/substitutions: Ginger,  Honey, Brandy

original source:  "JC" Bartender extraordinaire

[Trish]

Sounds good!