Hot Toddy 

Serves 1
2 lemon slices 
6 whole cloves 
1 ½ ounces bourbon 
½ T fresh lemon juice 
2 t honey 
½ C boiling water 
1 cinnamon stick 

Push the cloves into the rind of the lemon slices and put them in an Irish coffee glass. Add the bourbon, lemon juice, and honey. Slowly add the boiling water, stirring with the cinnamon stick. Enjoy! 

Hot Toddy Variation 

Serves 1 
1 bag Comfort and Joy tea (substitute: Constant Comment) 
2 ounces whisky 
¼ ounce fresh lemon juice 
2 t honey 
1 cinnamon stick 
1 orange slice 
2-3 whole cloves 

Brew tea in 1 cup of boiling water. Let steep 2-3 minutes. Add whisky, lemon juice, honey, orange slice, and cloves. Stir with a cinnamon stick until honey is dissolved. Serve. 

Pear Ginger Toddies 

Serves 4 
2 C pear nectar or pear juice 
4 whole cloves 
½ t ground ginger
⅛ t nutmeg 
1 t maple syrup 
3 ounces spiced rum 
Candied ginger on a skewer for garnish 

Combine all ingredients except rum and candied ginger in a saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour into Irish coffee glasses. Add ¾ ounce rum to each glass. Garnish with the candied ginger.