Hot Toddy

Get ready to warm up your holiday spirits with this Hot Toddy! It's like a cozy blanket for your taste buds. Infused with ginger, cloves, cinnamon, and a touch of bourbon, it's the perfect companion for chilly nights. Sip, savor, and let the festive warmth fill your heart.

Prep Time: 5 Minutes 

Cook Time: 10 Minutes 

Yields: 2 cups

Course: Drinks 

Ingredients:

• 2 ½ cups water  
• ¼ inch fresh ginger, crushed  
• 3 whole cloves  
• 3 2-inch cinnamon sticks  
• 1 star anise  
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice  
• 2 tablespoon sweet like syrup  
• 3 oz bourbon   
• 2 lemon wheels, garnish  
• 3 inch cinnamon stick, garnish

Instructions: 

1. In a medium saucepan, bring the water to boil, add crushed ginger, cloves, cinnamon sticks, and star anise and reduce the heat to medium low and continue to simmer for 7 minutes.  
2. Once the mixture is infused with spices, remove from heat, add lemon juice, sweet like syrup and bourbon whiskey.   
3. Strain the mixture and divide between 2 glasses and serve warm.