Hot Toddy

Ingredients

• lemon – wheel (for serving)
• cloves – whole, to stud lemon (for serving)
• 4 ounces water
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 0.5 ounce lemon – juiced
• 2 ounces whiskey

Instructions

1. Cut a lemon wheel and stud it with whole cloves; set aside.
2. Heat 4 ounces water just to a boil, then let it sit for 15–30 seconds so it’s very hot but not violently boiling.
3. Add the honey and lemon juice to a heatproof mug.
4. Pour it into the mug and stir until the honey dissolves, 10–15 seconds.
5. Add the whiskey and stir gently. Garnish with the clove‑studded slice and serve hot.