The Best Hot Irish Whiskey Recipe

Name: The Best Hot Irish Whiskey Recipe
Total time: 10 mins
Ingredients: 8 whole cloves; 1 (1/4 inch thick) slice of lemon; 1 tablespoon white sugar; 0.75 cup boiling water; 1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger Irish whiskey

A dear Irish friend introduced me to this delightful hot Irish whiskey on a chilly Chicago evening, and I've been a fan ever since! Be warned: this drink is quite strong. Just one is enough to warm you up and leave you wonderfully relaxed. It's especially comforting at night if you're battling a sore throat. My friend swears this is the Irish cure-all, but you don't need to be sick to enjoy it!

Total time10 mins
Prep time10 mins
Yield1 drink, 1

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Ingredients

8 whole cloves
1 (1/4 inch thick) slice of lemon
1 tablespoon white sugar
0.75 cup boiling water
1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger Irish whiskey

Instructions

Stud a lemon slice with cloves around the entire peel; set aside.
Place sugar in a heat-resistant glass. Insert a metal spoon with the curved side facing upwards into the glass. Gently pour boiling water over the back of the spoon to prevent the glass from cracking. Stir until the sugar dissolves, then add the whiskey and lemon slice. Let steep for about 1 minute before enjoying.