For the first time in a while, I’m staying home on a Saturday and enjoying a movie. What a refreshing change! Now, just because I’m not going out, it doesn’t mean I’m going to sit here like a miserable bump on a log drinking ginger tea or anything floofly. I mean, I’m not a god damned Priest, am I? So let’s get to drinkin’.

Now, I want somethng… muggable. Something I can take wee sips of while I watch my movie, something hot – so I can just lay back on the couch (well, technically, it’s a futon, but whatever) and relax.

How about a Hot Toddy? OOOooooh, that’ll work Nicely.

The Hot Toddy

2 ounces of whisky (some people like brandy, I prefer using whisky)
1 ounce of fresh lemon juice
2 barspoons (about a teaspoon) of simple syrup or honey
3 ounces of hot water
1 cinnamon stick
4 or 5 whole cloves
couple slices of lemon

Mush a couple cloves into each lemon slide (stick em’ in the rind) and toss those into your mug. Add in all the ingredients with the hot water coming in last and stir it up with the cinnamon stick. This is great for taking the edge off a sore throat, relaxing after an abusive workout at the gym (or so i’m told, anyhow) or just plan chillin’ out.

Now that I have my Hot Toddy, I’m good to go. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have an appointment with my DVD player and my friends Brock Sampson & Hank and Dean Venture.