Someone’s grandmother would surely have seen this as medicinal, so think of it as a necessary step in warming up from a nice hike in the wintery woods. Try it with a slice of our Winter Stone Fruit Polenta Cake.

Apple Cinnamon Hot Toddy

4 parts apple cider

1 part lemon juice

1 part honey

1 cinnamon stick

2 parts bourbon or whiskey

Heat the apple cider, lemon juice, honey and cinnamon stick on the stove and bring to a simmer for about 3 to 5 minutes until all ingredients are thoroughly combined. Add bourbon and serve hot.