Maple Citrus Hot Toddy
A cozy beverage combining maple syrup, zesty citrus, and your favorite spirit, perfect for chilly evenings.
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 250kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tea bag 1 tea bag (black, herbal, or spiced tea preferred) Choose your favorite type of tea.
- 1 oz 1 oz (30 ml) bourbon or spiced rum Substitute with other spirits if desired.
- 0.75 oz 0.75 oz (22 ml) maple syrup Add more for a sweeter drink.
- 1 squeeze 1 squeeze lemon juice
- 1 squeeze 1 squeeze orange juice
- mug Hot water (enough to fill the mug) Use hot water to steep the drink.
- 1 stick 1 cinnamon stick
- 3 cloves 3 cloves
- 1 pod 1 star anise pod
- 1 wheel Garnish: Lemon wheel (with whole cloves pushed through) For a decorative touch.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a mug or heat-safe glass, combine the maple syrup, bourbon or rum, lemon juice, orange juice, cinnamon stick, star anise, and cloves.
- Place your favorite tea bag into the mug.
- Fill the mug to the top with hot water.
- Allow the mixture to steep for a couple of minutes.
- Remove the tea bag and stir the ingredients thoroughly to blend the flavors.
- Garnish your drink with a lemon wheel decorated with a few whole cloves.
Notes
For serving, consider offering alongside warm pastries or a slice of cake. Customize your sweetness and try different teas for variations.