Cranberry Hot Toddy

Serves 4

Total Time: 15 minutes

Vegetarian

2 ¾ cups cranberry juice (unsweetened)

1 ¼ cups water

6 tablespoons honey

¼ cup cane sugar

1 orange, sliced

3 cinnamon sticks

10 whole cloves

3–4 inches fresh ginger, thinly sliced

2 star anise

½ cup Bourbon or Whiskey (optional)

1.      In a quart-size saucepan, add all the ingredients except for the bourbon.

2.      Bring mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 5–10 minutes. Turn off heat and adjust sweetness to taste by adding more cane sugar and/or honey.

3.      Carefully strain mixture and add bourbon, if using.

4.      Serve in heat proof mugs and garnish with orange slices, cinnamon sticks, and fresh cranberries.

Substitute agave for honey to make vegan.