warm and toasty

For all those warm emotional moments that traditionally accompany the holiday season, an equally warming treat for your taste buds…

Hot Toddy

Makes 2

2 tablespoons honey

2 tablespoons apple juice concentrate

1 teaspoon lemon juice

1 cinnamon stick

6 tablespoons bourbon

Garnish:

Two 3 x 1/2" strip of lemon peel

2 cinnamon sticks

Stir 2 tablespoons honey, 1 cup water, apple juice concentrate, lemon juice, and cinnamon stick in a 2-cup measuring cup. Heat up in your microwave for about 3 minutes then let sit for about 4-5 minutes to really marry the flavors together. Add 6 tablespoons bourbon and stir. Divide between 2 Toddy glasses. Twist a 3 x

1/2" strip of lemon peel over each drink, then add to glass. Stir each with a cinnamon stick and serve.

Adapted from Bon Appetit