SPICED CINNAMON BOURBON HOT TODDY

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SPICED CINNAMON BOURBON HOT TODDY
PREP TIME 45 mins COOK TIME 15 mins TOTAL TIME 1 hour serves: 6

INGREDIENTS

SPICED CINNAMON MAPLE SIMPLE SYRUP
1 cup maple syrup (or other sweetener of choice, such as cane sugar or honey if not vegan)
1 cup water
1 dried red chili pepper
½ tsp red pepper flake
2 cinnamon sticks

HOT TODDY
½ lemon, juiced
3-4 Tbsp spiced maple simple syrup
2 ounces (4 Tbsp) bourbon (rye or traditional)
Hot water to fill
Lemon wedge + cinnamon stick for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS
Add maple syrup, water, cinnamon sticks, chili, and red pepper flakes to a small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Then remove from heat and let steep for 30 minutes - 1 hour (or longer). Strain and pour into a glass jar for serving.
To make a single toddy, add the juice of half a lemon, 3-4 Tbsp Chili Cinnamon Maple Simple Syrup, 2 ounces bourbon, and hot water to top (use less water for a stronger drink, more water for a weaker drink).
Garnish with another cinnamon stick and lemon slice or wedge and serve. The longer it steeps the stronger the cinnamon, lemon flavor becomes.
Repeat for more drinks or make a large batch to serve a crowd by simply multiplying ingredients by number of drinks you need.