Don’t get me wrong, hot toddies are great, but I’ve always been more of a spiced cider, egg nog or hot chocolate kind of person. This recipe from Bon Appetit’s December 2011 issue caught my eye because the picture was SO pretty and I could totally envision my family drinking these while sitting around the fire Christmas afternoon opening presents and relaxing after dinner. I watered down the BA recipe a LOT because it was really strong. My adaptation of their recipe is below.
Honey-Bourbon Hot Toddy
Adapted from Bon Appetit, December 2011 Issue
Serves 2
Ingredients
2 tbsp. honey
2 cups water
6 tbsp. bourbon
Lemon juice
Lemon peel, for garnish
Cinnamon stick, for garnish
Directions
1. Heat water on stove until just about to boil. Take 1 cup of water and mix it with honey. Stir until honey dissolves.
2. Add bourbon and mix. Add a squeeze of lemon juice right and mix again.
3. Divide between 2 mugs or Toddy glasses. Add remaining water to mugs until you have reached desired strength of drink. (I filled ours all the way to the top).
4. Add a lemon peel and cinnamon stick to each drink for garnish. Serve warm.
Honey Bourbon Toddy (Photo Courtesy of Bon Appetit, December 2011) - See what I mean about this picture? It's stunning!
Sweet Southern Comfort 
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