When temperatures start dropping, it’s nice to sip something warm and soothing, particularly just before climbing into bed for a long winter’s nap. This recipe for the ultimate hot toddy, is comforting without becoming cloying.
Ingredients
- 3 oz. water
- 1 oz. spiced rum
- 1 oz. cognac
- 1 oz. lemon juice
- 1 oz. simple syrup
- Dash of bitters
- Cinnamon stick
- Lemon wedge
Directions
In a small sauce pan, bring water to a boil, then pour into a large ceramic mug. Add rum, cognac, lemon juice, simple syrup and bitters. Squeeze lemon wedge into the cup and drop in the rind. Garnish with cinnamon stick.
Careful, it’s hot!