Vegan Cocktail Recipes: Ginger Tea Hot Toddy

I hope you all had a festive, comforting, and delicious Christmas (if you celebrate it). My mother-in-law has been in town for the last week, so we've been taking her to neighboring towns, museums, and wineries. We all worked together to make a traditional dinner yesterday, but for the most part, we've just been relaxing, listening to music, and watching Malcolm in the Middle on Netflix.

A version of this recipe previously appeared on Stylewise.

In addition to having a bit of R & R with your family, it's also the perfect season for a Hot Toddy. I returned from Kentucky Bourbon Country in October with a real appreciation for the spicy sweetness of this true American beverage. I don't typically want it neat or on the rocks, but it seemed like the perfect thing to add to my evening tea. Over the last month or so, I've developed a hot toddy recipe that plays on the traditional combination of lemon, honey, and whiskey, but with a twist: fair trade ginger tea. I won't pretend this combination hasn't been done before in some form, but mine might be the first recipe that uses fair trade ginger tea. Whether you're enduring a cold snap or a winter cold, this hot toddy will warm you up. If you're into Hot Toddy or tea cocktails, I would love to hear about your custom recipes. Feel free to share in the comments.