Bourbon Hot Tea Toddy

With my throat still feeling a tad irritated, Ray and I decided to make a batch of hot toddies. There are many different versions of this spicy drink, some prefer cider, some cranberry juice, I've even seen it made with warm milk, but my favorite way to make it is with a black tea. Nothing like hot tea with a kick to cure what ails you. It's warm and sweet with just enough bite from the bourbon to make it interesting. Perfect for a cold night in.

Bourbon Hot Tea Toddy, for two
1 bag Irish Breakfast or Earl Grey tea
2 c. boiled water (for the tea)
2 shots bourbon (I prefer Bulleit)
2 cinnamon sticks
1 1/2 tbsp. honey
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp clementine juice

Bring water to a boil in a kettle and put your tea bag in a tea pot. While the water is coming to a boil drizzle the honey in the bottom of the tea pot. Then add the bourbon, lemon juice and clementine juice to the pot.  Once the water has boiled add it to the pot & steep the tea for 10 minutes or so. Pour the toddy in a mug & garnish each mug with a cinnamon stick or lemon wedge.