I used to make this drink for my seven college housemates on late winter nights. Back then I used Fireball (which tastes like Red Hots dissolved in cheap whiskey, if you're not familiar), but now I achieve a much more satisfying warming effect with cinnamon-orange tea. You can get a great loose-leaf blend called Noel at the Tea House on 4th street; Hamey & Sons Cinnamon Orange Sunset works well too.
Ingredients
- ½ tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1.5 ounces whiskey
- 1 cup cinnamon-orange tea
- 1 lemon wedge for garnish
Preparation
Brew a large pot of t ea. Add the honey, whiskey and lemon to the bottom of each mug. Pour in the tea and stir to dissolve honey. Gamish with a lemon wedge and serve. To make for a crowd, simply prep the ingredients in mugs while the tea steeps.
About this recipe
Noel Tea available at House of Tea, 720 S. 4th St., 215.923.8327
