Maple Bourbon Hot Toddies

Makes these maple bourbon hot toddies for the perfect night cap on a cool fall or winter evening. The flavor is built of steeped black tea, a burst of orange, maple, and bourbon!

Prep Time15

Cook Time5

Total Time20

Course: Drinks & Cocktails

Keyword: Cocktails and spirits, Drinks, Fall, Winter

Skill: intermediate

Servings:

Calories: 217kcal

Ingredients

4 cups water
0.25 cups maple syrup
1 tbsp brown sugar
2 black tea bags (such as 365 Brand or Red Rose)
4 juniper berries
12 whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick
8 oz bourbon whiskey (2 oz. per drink)
2 tsp lemon juice (0.5 tsp. per drink)
1 orange, sliced to squeeze for garnish
4 slices of lemon, for garnish
4 orange peels, for garnish

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, bring water, maple syrup, brown sugar, juniper berries, cloves, and cinnamon stick to an almost-boil (about 208 degrees).
Turn off the heat and add the tea bags. Steep for 5-8 minutes. Immediately strain then discard seasonings and tea bags.
In a double-walled glass or mug, measure 2 oz bourbon and ¼ teaspoon lemon juice. Fill mug with hot maple tea infusion (about 1 cup).
Garnish with a squeeze of orange, slice of lemon, and an orange peel.

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