Hot Toddy

*Cough*Cough*, *Sniffle*Snifffle*. If this sounds like your life right now, we've got the PERFECT cure. Today's signature cocktail idea is an old classic, The Hot Toddy. It's not only delicious but can also help soothe cold symptoms and keep you warm in this winter. Even if you have been lucky enough to dodge the flu bug so far this year, there are still plenty of reasons to make yourself a yummy Hot Toddy.

According to, HomeBakedMemories.com, today just so happens to be National Hot Toddy day - and I don't think it could have come at a better time! A classic Hot Toddy is a great signature cocktail choice for any colder season party or event. So get out there and celebrate this "holiday", make some Hot Toddy's for friends at your next get together and stay healthy this flu season. Doctor's orders!

Ingredients:

• 2 c water
• 2 T honey
• 2 shots bourbon
• 2 t lemon juice
• 2 bags black tea
• 2 cinnamon sticks (optional)
• 2 pn cloves, to taste (optional)
• 2 lemon wedges (optional)

Directions

Bring the water to a boil in a kettle. Drizzle half the honey onto the bottom of each of 2 very large mugs. Then add half the bourbon and lemon juice to each mug. Once the water reaches near boiling, but not quite, place one teabag in each mug and fill them nearly full with the hot water. Garnish with any combination of whole cloves, cinnamon stick, and/or lemon wedge.Source: Sippity SupThis Hot Toddy signature cocktail idea was brought to you by The Simplifiers - Austin’s top event planning and personal concierge firm, offering full service wedding planning for luxurious events, dreamy events, quirky events and everything else in between. For more information, visit thesimplifiers.com or give us a jingle at 512.695.7744.