Turmeric Hot Toddy

Ingredients

• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• ¾ tsp. ground turmeric
• 1 ½ oz. Amontillado sherry
• 1 oz. bourbon, aged rum, Scotch, mezcal, or gin
• 1 oz. Turmeric Syrup
• ½ oz. fresh lemon juice
• Garnish: Dehydrated lemon wheel (optional)

Directions

1. For the turmeric syrup, combine ½ cup hot water and ¼ cup sugar in a liquid measuring cup or mason jar. Add ¾ tsp. ground turmeric and stir—or seal and shake—until sugar is completely dissolved. (This makes enough syrup for 4 drinks. Syrup can be used immediately or refrigerated, covered, up to 10 days. Shake or stir before using to reincorporate turmeric.)
2. For the toddy, combine 1 ½ oz. Amontillado sherry, 1 oz. bourbon (or other spirit of choice), 1 oz. Turmeric Syrup, and ½ oz. fresh lemon juice in a sturdy pint glass or 16-ounce thermos. Top with 8 oz. hot water and stir gently. Garnish with dehydrated lemon wheel if desired.