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Hot Toddy with Peppermint

A cozy and warming drink made with whiskey, honey, lemon juice, and minty flavor from peppermint tea.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 oz whiskey or rum
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 peppermint tea bag or 1 tbsp fresh peppermint leaves
  • Optional: lemon slice and peppermint stick for garnish

Equipment

  • Teapot or kettle
  • Measuring cup
  • cup or mug
  • Spoon for stirring

Method
 

  1. Start by boiling one cup of water in a kettle or teapot.
  2. Once the water is boiling, add the peppermint tea bag or fresh peppermint leaves and let it steep for about 5 minutes.
  3. While the tea is steeping, measure out one ounce of whiskey.
  4. In your mug, combine one tablespoon of honey and one tablespoon of fresh lemon juice.
  5. After the tea has steeped, remove the tea bag or strain the leaves. Pour the hot tea into your mug over the honey and lemon mixture, followed by the whiskey.
  6. Give the drink a good stir to ensure the honey dissolves completely.
  7. If desired, add a slice of lemon and a peppermint stick for garnish.
  8. Take a moment to enjoy the aroma before you sip.

Notes

This Hot Toddy is perfect for sipping slowly while wrapped in your favorite blanket.