Spiced Averna Toddy

Ingredients

Produce
- 1/2 oz Half a lemon, freshly squeezed juice from
- 1 Lemon peel

Condiments
- 1/2 oz Spiced syrup

Baking & Spices
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 4 Cinnamon sticks
- 2 tbsp Peppercorns, whole black

Liquids
- 1 cup Water
- 4 oz Water

Other
- 1 ounce Averna

Found on seriouseats.com

Description

This recipe appears in: Change Up Your Hot Toddy With Amaro [Photograph: Elana Lepkowski] Move over, whiskey, Averna is the star of this delicious hot toddy. Why this recipe works: Avernas flavors of baking spices, citrus, and caramel complement the earthiness of a simple syrup flavored with black pepper, cinnamon, and brown sugar. Using a low-ABV amaro for the base is a great option to offer guests looking for a not-so-boozy drink.

Ingredients

For the Spiced Syrup:
1 cup water
1 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons whole black peppercorns
4 cinnamon sticks
For the Cocktail:
1 ounce Averna
1/2 ounce spiced syrup
1/2 ounce freshly squeezed juice from half a lemon
4 ounces boiling water
Lemon peel for garnish

Directions

1. For the spiced syrup: Combine water, brown sugar, peppercorns, and cinnamon sticks in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to simmer, stirring, and remove from heat. Cover and let sit for an hour and a half. Strain and store in an airtight container, refrigerated, for up to two weeks. 2. For the cocktail: In a heat proof mug, combine Averna, spiced syrup, lemon juice, and boling water. Garnish with lemon peel and serve immediately.