Hot Toddy

This warm beverage is rumoured to help with a cold but you can also drink it purely for the enjoyment. The recipe below serves 1 but it is easy to duplicate it to enjoy with family or friends.

Ingredients:

• ¾ cup water

• 44ml / 1 tot whiskey, brandy or dark rum

• 2 teaspoons honey or to taste

• 2 teaspoons lemon juice or to taste

• 1 round lemon slice

• 1 cinnamon stick

Method:

1. In a teapot or saucepan, bring the water to a simmer. Pour the hot water into a mug.

2. Add the whiskey, 2 teaspoons honey and 2 teaspoon lemon juice. Stir until the honey has disappeared into the hot water. Taste, and add 1 teaspoon honey for more sweetness, and/or 1 teaspoon more lemon juice for more zing.

3. Garnish with the lemon slice and cinnamon stick and enjoy!