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Bourbon and beer toddy in a clear mug with a cream float and orange wheel garnish

Bourbon and Beer Toddy

Picture of Heather Wibbels, Cocktail Contessa, pouring a cocktailHeather Wibbels
The most magical toddy of all had chocolate malt and coffee flavors from a porter beer syrup that melds beautifully with a great mid-proof bourbon and a little winter-spiced tea. 
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Course Drinks
Cuisine Bourbon Cocktail
Servings 1

Ingredients
  

  • ½ oz beer syrup*
  • ¾ oz lemon juice
  • 1.5 oz bourbon use 95 proof or higher
  • 4-6 oz winter spice tea
  • Beer syrup-infused whipped cream optional**
  • Garnish: star anise, orange slice, cinnamon stick

Instructions
 

  • Put hot water in a heat-proof mug to warm it. Make a cup of winter spice tea and let it steep while building the cocktail. Empty the heat-proof mug, add the beer syrup, lemon and bourbon and stir. Add 4 to 6 ounces of hot tea. Pour 1 oz of beer syrup-infused whipped cream over the back of a spoon to float on top of the cocktail. Garnish with an orange wheel and star anise or cinnamon.

Notes

*Beer Syrup
  • 1 bottle of porter beer 
  • 8 oz of brown sugar 
Reduce over very low heat for 45 min to 1 hour, barely simmering. Let cool completely and refrigerate.
**Beer syrup-infused whipped cream
  • 2 oz whipping cream
  • ½ oz beer syrup
Combine the two in a small jar and shake until very thick.
Keyword beer syrup, bourbon, cream, hot cocktail, hot toddy, lemon, tea
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