by POPSUGAR Food 2

After years of living in San Francisco, I've made peace with the constant, bone-chilling wet weather. But there are still days — like this overcast Monday morning — when I can't seem to get warm, even after several cups of hot coffee. That's when I pine for a hot toddy, the only cold-weather warmer that can shake off chills this fierce.

I learned how to make this last year while sitting at the bar of a local bistro, Café Claude. After drinking his specialty, I was instantly toasty — and the bartender, David, was kind enough to share his recipe. Now I'm passing along that soothing and fuzzy feeling to you! Get the easy recipe when you keep on reading.

From David at Café Claude

Hot Toddy

Ingredients

7 ounces hot water
1-1/2 ounces bourbon whiskey
3/4 ounces lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon brown sugar
2 whole star anise
5 cloves
Lemon wedge, for garnish

Directions

1. In a glass mug, combine hot water with bourbon, lemon juice, honey, sugar, anise, and cloves. Stir together with a spoon.
2. Serve with a straw and a wedge of lemon on the side.

Makes 1 drink.

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