Hot Toddy

William Faulkner

1 oz. bourbon

1 tablespoon honey

2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

½ cup boiling water

1 lemon wedge, for garnish

1 cinnamon stick, for garnish

Place the bourbon, honey, and lemon juice in a mug, pour the boiling water over the top, and stir to combine.

Garnish with the lemon wedge and cinnamon stick and enjoy.

Faulkner is famous for his novels and short stories set in the fictional Yoknapatawpha County in Mississippi, and his works earned him a Nobel Prize in 1949. He loved many different kinds of drinks (often to excess), including the Mint Julep. But he also had a fondness for the Hot Toddy, a classic winter warmer that has long been praised for its medicinal value.

There are many variations on the Hot Toddy, but it usually contains bourbon, hot water, honey, and lemon. Black tea, ginger, and other assorted ingredients can also be added in, according to taste. It’s especially nice on a cold winter night, or when feeling unwell, and can be a good send-off to restful sleep.