Hot Toddy with Charred Oranges
When the weather turns chilly, warm up with this festive drink—it’s perfect for cozying up on a cold night.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups bourbon
- 3/4 cup pure honey
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 5 lemons)
- 3 thyme sprigs
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 3 star anise
- 4 small oranges, cut in half
Instructions
- Combine bourbon, honey, lemon juice, thyme, cinnamon, star anise, and 2 cups water in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat just until warm, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Grill orange halves on metal skewers over an open flame (see note) until charred, 1 to 2 minutes. Top drinks with 1 orange half each.
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