Spiced Hot Toddy
- Author
- Christian Leue
- Servings
- 2
- Category
- Drink
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 2 star anise pods
- 2 - 3 tsp honey (see below for other sweetener ideas also)
- 1/2 small lemon, scrubbed
- 3 ounces Islay scotch (I used Ardbeg Wee Beastie, which was perfect)
- 2 soft cinnamon sticks
Directions
- In a small saucepan heat the water, honey, and star anise over medium heat until hot (about 7-8 minutes)
- Slice two wedges or rounds off of the lemon and then add a good squeeze of juice (about 2 tsp) to the pot. You can add the squeezed lemon half also if you'd like to extract oils from the rind.
- Divide the scotch between two mugs and add the lemon wedges and a cinnamon stick. The high toned soft-stick cinnamon is a better match to my tastes, but regular cinnamon sticks will work too.
- Strain the hot honey infusion, reserving the anise pods for garnish. Divide between the two mugs and plop an anise star into each.
- Relax and enjoy!