Weekend Cocktail Recipe: Bourbon Hot Toddy

I was driving along I-65 in Tennessee earlier this week and saw the signs for the Jack Daniels Distillery in Lynchburg. While I've never been, I've always wanted to go! It put me in the mood for a bourbon drink for our weekend cocktail. Since the weather around the country will be pretty chilly for the next few days, I thought a warm drink by the fire sounded like a nice way to kick off the weekend! Happy Friday everyone.

BOURBON HOT TODDY

1 1/2 ounces bourbon ( I like Knob Creek or Gentleman Jack)

1/2 ounce Grand Marnier (or any orange liqueur)

1/2 t honey

1 T fresh squeezed lemon juice

1 cinnamon stick

Lemon or orange twist (which is a strip of the lemon peel)

1 1/2 cups boiling water (more or less depending on the size of the mug)

Put the cinnamon stick, twist, and lemon juice into a heavy mug. Add bourbon and Grand Marnier and top off with the boiling water. Let stand for 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to blend and to cool slightly. Remove the cinnamon stick and enjoy!

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Hot Buttered Rum

Hot Apple Pie Toddy

Pralines 'n Cream Martini