Hot Toddy

Bet you didn't know that today is... National Hot Toddy Day!! 

In honor of this festive occasion, here are some recipes I conjured up (translation: Googled).


FROM EPICURIOUS:

yield: Makes 1 drink
active time: 5 min
total time: 10 min
Brandy or Scotch also work well in a toddy, but the vanilla sweetness of good bourbon was our favorite — this time, at least.


INGREDIENTS
1 oz (2 tablespoons) bourbon
1 tablespoon mild honey
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup boiling-hot water
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PREPARATION
Put bourbon, honey, and lemon juice in a 6-ounce mug. Top off with hot water and stir until honey is dissolved.


FROM FOOD NETWORK:

Total Time: 35 min
Prep: 5 min
Cook: 30 min
Yield: approximately 13 (4-ounce) servings
Level: Easy
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Ingredients
1 lemon, thinly sliced, plus more for garnish
1/2 cup Demerara sugar
1 quart water
2 1/2 cups Scotch whiskey
Freshly grated nutmeg


Directions
Combine the lemon, sugar, and water in a small, 2 to 3-quart slow cooker set to high. Cover and heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves completely, 20 to 30 minutes. Add the Scotch whiskey and stir to combine. Reduce the heat to low and serve warm with lemon slices and freshly grated nutmeg