Masala Chai Hot Toddy

• Serves: 2

Ingredients:

• 2 cups water
• fresh sliced ginger (from approx. 1 inch piece)
• 5 cloves
• 2 tbsp honey (or more if needed)
• a couple of mint leaves
• 1/2 tsp loose leaf tea
• 2 oz cognac
• a dash of lemon (optional)

Method:

• Pour the water into a saucepan, add the ginger, cloves and mint leaves, and bring it all to a boil
• Reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes until you have the desired level of flavour in the water
• Add the loose leaf tea at the end of the heating process
• Add the cognac and hot water mixture to a cognac glass.
• Add the honey and a dash of lime
• Make sure to serve immediately so its enjoyed nice and hot!