Gin Hot Toddy
Kick up your hot toddy with the floral and herbaceous notes of your favorite gin. While it sounds unconventional, the flavor combinations are compelling. I used hibiscus simple here to give the cocktail a beautiful color, but sticking to honey makes great base for the cocktail. It’s an easy recipe to vary by the hot base you use - you can use water, tea or fruit juices - and by the sweetener you choose - honey or and infused simple syrup.
Ingredients
- 4 oz hot water you can substitute a hot tea or hot juice
- 1.5 oz floral or fruity gin
- ½ oz simple syrup I used hibiscus**
- ½ oz lime juice
- Honey to taste
- Garnish: lime wheel
Instructions
- Fill the serving mug with hot water and let the mug warm. In another glass, combine the gin, simple syrup, and lemon juice. Discard the hot water in the mug. FIll it with 4 oz of very hot water, and the rest of your ingredients, including the honey. If it’s not quite warm enough for you, heat in the microwave for 20-30 seconds. Cheers!
Notes
**Hibiscus Simple Syrup
Brew a cup of strong hibiscus tea. While still warm, add 1 cup of sugar and stir until dissolved. Will store in the fridge for up to four weeks.
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