The Tortured Toddy (Emeril Lagasse) |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
4 cups water |
3 strips orange zest |
3 strips lemon zest |
1 orange, juiced |
1 lemon, juiced |
1 cinnamon stick |
4 whole cloves |
1/2 cup honey |
1 cup brandy, rum or whiskey |
Directions:
1. In a 2-quart saucepan, combine the water, orange zest, lemon zest, orange juice, lemon juice, cinnamon stick and cloves. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Simmer until the flavors are well combined, about 15 minutes. Strain the infusion and set aside. Discard solids. Place 2 tablespoons of honey in each of 4 (12-ounce) glass cups. Pour 2 ounces of the brandy over the honey and pour 3/4 cup of the infusion over honey and brandy. Stir to help dissolve the honey and serve garnished with a cinnamon stick.
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