Name: Spiced Cinnamon Bourbon Hot Toddy
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 cup maple syrup ((or other sweetener of choice, such as cane sugar or honey if not vegan)); 1 cup water; 1 dried red chili pepper; 1/2 tsp red pepper flake; 2 whole cinnamon sticks; 1/2 medium lemon ((juiced)); 3-4 Tbsp spiced maple simple syrup; 2 ounces bourbon ((rye or traditional // 2 ounces equals ~4 Tbsp) ); Hot water ((to fill)); Lemon wedge + cinnamon stick ((for garnish))