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Ginger Hot Toddy

Fresh-made ginger simple syrup adds a warm bite to this classic.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Keyword: drinks

Ingredients

For the ginger simple syrup

  • One large hand of ginger, sliced into rounds
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 cups water

For the toddy

  • 1 ½ ounces whiskey or bourbon
  • ¾ ounce ginger simple syrup (see recipe above)
  • ½ ounce fresh-squeezed lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon honey
  • 6 ounces hot water
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 lemon slice, for garnish

Instructions

  • Dissolve sugar in water in medium saucepan over low heat. Add ginger and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Bring a pot of water to boil. Combine whiskey, syrup, lemon juice, honey and 6 ounces hot water in a mug. Stir well and garnish with cinnamon stick and lemon wedge.
  • Once it cools, store ginger syrup in fridge. Storing the ginger rounds with the syrup will heighten the flavor as it sits.