Mr. Earl Grey Hot Toddy

Whether you’ve got a case of the sniffles or are just in the mood for a little whiskey in your tea cup, our earl grey-infused hot toddy recipe will make you glad it’s cold outside.

What you'll need [Serves 2]:

• 2 1/2 Tsp of Big T NYC Mr. Earl Grey tea 
• 1 1/2 cups boiling water
• 2 oz of your favorite whiskey
• 4 Tbsp of fresh lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp of local, raw honey (to taste)
• 1 Compostable drawstring tea filter 

Directions:

• Bring water to a boil in a saucepan 
• Remove the water from the heat and let cool for about 30 seconds (to bring the temperature down to about 208 F)
• Scoop loose leaf tea into compostable filter and pull drawstring to close 
• Add the tea filter bag to the hot water, cover and steep 4-6 minutes
• Remove tea, then stir in the lemon juice and honey
• Add 1 oz of whiskey to each mug and pour the tea mixture over each
• Garnish with a slice of lemon if desired