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The Maple-Ginger Hot Toddy

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Brewed tea is an easy way to infuse complex flavors into warming winter cocktails. This libation uses two tea bags for a double-strength brew.

Cooks' Note:

If you can't find maple-flavored bourbon, substitute regular bourbon and add an extra teaspoon of maple syrup.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 1 cocktail

Ingredients

2 bags ginger tea
1 1/2 ounces maple-flavored bourbon (such as Knob Creek Smoked Maple)
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon maple syrup
Lemon peel (for garnish)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Pour 3/4 cup boiling water over tea bags in a mug. Let steep 5 minutes, then remove tea bags. Stir in bourbon, lemon juice, and maple syrup. Garnish with lemon peel.

  2. Do Ahead

    Step 2

    Tea can be steeped 5 days ahead. Cover and chill. Reheat before serving.

TagsCocktailAlcoholBeveragesBourbonWhiskeyTeaLemonCitrusFruit5 Ingredients or FewerSimmerWinterEpicurious

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