Ginger Hot Toddy
Fresh-made ginger simple syrup adds a warm bite to this classic.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Total Time40 minutes mins
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
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.