Meyer Lemon Hot Toddy

  • Prep 5 min
  • Total 50 min
  • Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 2 meyer lemons
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup bourbon
  • 1 1/2 oz simple syrup (made from above)
  • 2 oz meyer lemon juice (from the lemons)
  • 1/3 cup honey

Steps

  • 1
    Using a vegetable peeler, peel the lemon zest from both lemons and toss into a mini food processor. Add the cayenne pepper as well. And maybe a tiny pinch of sugar.
  • 2
    Blitz until it's as finely chopped as possible.
  • 3
    In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, water and zest mixture. Simmer on medium for about 15 minutes, until a syrup forms and thickens. Strain and let cool for 15 minutes. Discard solids.
  • 4
    Back in the pan, add the bourbon, honey, 2 oz of lemon juice and the simple syrup. Warm up to desired heat and serve in glass mugs and garnish with lemon peel.

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