Mike’s 60th Birthday Hot Toddy

Mike’s 60th Birthday Hot Toddy

¾ c water (heat just shy of boiling)
2 tea bags
4 cardamom pods
4 black peppercorns
1 ½ oz Rossville Union Rye Whiskey
¾ oz fresh lemon juice
½ oz maple syrup
Lemon peel (for garnish)
Cinnamon Stick (for garnish)

Crush 4 cardamom pods and 4 peppercorns. Place in a tea bag and steep with the 2 black tea bags in the hot water. Steep for 4 minutes. Removed the three tea bags. Add the whiskey, lemon juice and maple syrup. Stir to combine. Garnish with lemon peel and a cinnamon stick. Enjoy!