Hot Toddy

What you need:
¾ cup hot water
1 ½ ounces whiskey, bourbon, or rum
2-3 teaspoons honey, to taste
2-3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, to taste
Optional garnishes: a lemon round or a cinnamon stick 

Method:
1.Bring the water to a simmer in a kettle or small saucepan.

2. Pour the hot water into a mug. Add the spirit, honey, and lemon juice. Stir until the honey is completely dissolved.

3.Taste the mixture and add more honey for sweetness or lemon juice for more zing, as desired.

4.Garnish with a lemon round and/or a cinnamon stick, if using, and serve hot.