Name: Apple Cider Rooibos Hot Toddy
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 (beverages)
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups unfiltered apple juice; 3/4 cup water; 1/2 medium lemon, juiced ((more for tart)); 1 cinnamon stick ((or sub 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon per 1 cinnamon stick)); 5-6 slices fresh ginger ((1/4-inch thick)); 1 healthy pinch ground ginger; 1 pinch each salt + pepper; 2 rooibos tea bags ((or sub chai tea)); 1 pinch ground cayenne (for spice/heat) ((optional)); 1 ounce bourbon (we love Bulleit Rye Whiskey) ((optional)); 1-2 Tbsp sweetener ((coconut sugar or maple syrup // optional))