Hot Toddy Pick-Me-Up

A sophisticated and warming cocktail that combines hot tea with premium spirits. This comforting drink features a blend of bourbon, Cognac, and Bénédictine, enhanced with aromatic spices and citrus.

1 servings
3 min

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces hot rooibos or strong Black tea (such as Ceylon)
  • 1 ounce bourbon (preferably Wild Turkey; nothing overproof)
  • 1 ounce Cognac (preferably Pierre Ferrand or Hine)
  • ½ ounce Bénédictine
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 1 whole nutmeg
  • 1 wheel lemon wheel studded with cloves
  • 1 stick cinnamon stick

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Stir tea, bourbon, Cognac, Bénédictine, and bitters in a mug; grate a little nutmeg over. Garnish with lemon and cinnamon.

    3 min