Warm Whisky & Tea Toddy

Take a traditional Hot Toddy to the next level with the simple additions of tea, dried apricots and ginger.

1 tea bag or 1 tsp (5 mL) loose-leaf orange pekoe 2 dried apricots, chopped

1 lemon peel strip

Small piece of ginger

1 oz whisky

1 tsp (5 mL) honey

Lemon wedge

Cinnamon stick

1 Put the kettle on to boil. Place tea bag, dried apricots and lemon peel in a warmed heatproof glass or mug. Using a vegetable peeler, pull a thin ribbon from ginger. When water comes to a rolling boil, slowly pour ⅔ cup (150 mL) into prepared mug and over ingredients. Steep for 2 minutes. Remove tea bag. Add whisky and honey. Squeeze in a little lemon juice. Stir with cinnamon stick to infuse and garnish.

Makes 1 cocktail