With its festive color, this honey-sweetened blueberry hot toddy recipe is the perfect drink to serve during the holidays (or any other time of the year). As the name suggests, it is sweetened with honey and healthy blueberries. It takes less than 15 minutes to make and I think it is the best remedy for those who are feeling under the weather or need a pick-me-up.
1 1/2tablespoonslemon juicefreshly squeezed - plus slices as garnish
1/8teaspoonground cinnamon
To make the Hot Toddy:
8oz.whiskey or brandy
8oz.Blueberry-Honey syrup
8oz.boiling hot water
Instructions
Place honey, blueberries, lemon juice and ground cinnamon in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring it to a boil, reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
Using the back of a fork, mash the blueberries. Turn the heat off and let it cool for 10-12 minutes. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer.
Divide the Blueberry-Honey syrup amongst 4 glass tea cups (or large coffee mugs).
Top each cup off with 2 oz of whiskey and 2 oz. of boiling water.
Garnish each cup with a slice of lemon and blueberries.