Food & Cooking Recipes Drink Recipes Cocktail Recipes Bourbon Hot Toddy Close Credit: Bryan Gardner Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 10 mins Yield: 2 drinks Honey mellows the bite of bourbon in this warming winter cocktail spiced with cinnamon and cloves. Directions Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a small saucepan or tea kettle. Remove from heat and divide between two mugs. Divide bourbon, honey, lemon juice, cinnamon sticks, and cloves between mugs. Let stand 5 minutes, then stir and serve, garnished with lemon rounds.