Spiced Tea Hot Toddy
This hot toddy recipe combines black tea, lemon juice, whole spices, honey, and your choice of rum, whiskey, or brandy for a warming winter drink.
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- Serves: 1 person
Ingredients
- 1cup water
- Optional: 5 cloves
- Optional: 1 stick cinnamon
- Optional: 1 piece star anise
- 1tablespoon black tea
- 1tablespoon honey
- 2ounces brandy (or dark rum , whiskey )
- 1wedge lemon
Instructions
Step 1
Gather the ingredients.Step 2
In a small pot, combine the water and spices.Step 3
Bring the water to just below boiling and remove it from the heat.Step 4
Add tea leaves and steep for 4 minutes.Step 5
Strain into a large mug.Step 6
Stir in the honey.Step 7
Float brandy, rum, or whiskey on the top of the drink by pouring it over the back of a spoon.Step 8
Squeeze the juice from a lemon wedge into the mug.Step 9
If you like, drop the lemon into the mug for a stronger citrus flavor. Serve and enjoy!