FROZEN LEMON TODDY

Spiked with Irish whiskey, zingy with lemon and fragrant from tea and honey, this cocktail takes all the complex flavours of a good Hot Toddy and turns them into a frozen drink. Feel free to experiment with other flavours of tea. You could also try infusing the syrup with a cinnamon stick and a few cloves.

4 oz Irish whiskey

2½ oz Earl Grey Honey Syrup (recipe follows) 2 oz strained fresh lemon juice

2 cups (500 mL) ice cubes

2 lemon slices

Straws

1 Pour whiskey, syrup and lemon juice into an airtight container and stir. Freeze at least 6 hours and up to 2 days. (It will thicken but not completely solidify because of the alcohol.)

2 Place 2 Irish coffee glasses or lowball glasses in freezer for at least 30 minutes.

3 Pour drink mixture into blender and add ice. Blend until smooth. Divide among chilled glasses. (There may be a little extra—a bonus for the bartender.) Garnish with lemon slices and serve with straws.

Makes 2 drinks