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Land of Fire Hot Toddy

Chili. Ginger. Cognac. The perfect Hot Toddy make extra special with spirits straight from Baku.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course cocktails
Cuisine Azerbaijan
Servings 1 drink

Ingredients
  

  • 1 oz. spicy honey syrup
  • 1.5 oz. cognac
  • 1 oz. lemon juice
  • ¾ cup boiling water
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 lemon slice

Spiced Honey Syrup

  • ½ cup honey
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 cinnamon stick
  • ½ inch fresh ginger, peeled
  • 1 tsp red chili flakes
  • 10 cloves
  • 2 star anise
  • 4 cardamon pods
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions
 

Spiced Honey Syrup

  • In a medium saucepan, bring water, honey, and spices to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil together for 2-3 minutes, then remove from the heat and strain into a mason jar. Add the vanilla extract and let cool for 30 minutes.

Cocktail

  • In a glass mug, add the cognac, lemon juice, and spiced honey syrup. Add the hot water and stir. Garnish with the cinnamon stick and lemon slice and enjoy warm.
Keyword cocktails, cognac, hot toddy