For the seventh Cocktail of Christmas, my bartender made for me…a hot toddy to warm my cockles. This will cure your cold or at least make the you forget about for the night. And it works better than NyQuil.
- 3 ounces bourbon [Knob Creek or Maker’s Mark]
- 1 ounce honey
- 1/2 ounce ginger syrup, recipe below
- 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
1. Warm the whiskey, honey, ginger syrup, and lemon juice in a small saucepan until honey dissolves and the drink is hot – not boiling.
2. Pour into a large snifter or mug. Toss in some lemon peel and a cinnamon stick if you feel fancy.
3. Drink.
4. Repeat
Ginger Syrup
- 1 lemon
- 2 cups coarsely chopped fresh ginger with peel, about 8 ounces
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 cups water
1. Remove the outer peel of the lemon with a vegetable peeler, taking care not to include too much of the bitter white pith. Finely chop the lemon peel and ginger in a food processor.
2. Transfer the lemon-ginger mixture to a medium saucepan, add the sugar and water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, partially covered, for 15 minutes. Strain the mixture and cool. Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 week.