Hot Irish Whiskey

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My best friend, who just happens to be Irish, made this drink for me one cold night in Chicago, and since then, I have been hooked! Warning: It is very potent. Just one of these will warm you up and basically make you good for nothing afterward—what a treat! It is super to drink at night if you have a sore throat. My friend said this is what the Irish drink if they don't feel good, but don't wait until you have a cold to try this recipe!

Submitted by Kat G

Updated on September 3, 2024

Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

10 mins

Servings:

Yield:

1 drink

Ingredients

8 whole cloves
1 (1/4-inch thick) slice of lemon
1 tablespoon white sugar
¾ cup boiling water
1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger Irish whiskey

Directions

Press cloves into lemon slice peel all the way around; set aside.
Add sugar to a wine glass. Place a metal spoon into the glass with the curved side facing upwards. Pour boiling water over the back of the spoon. This will keep your wine glass from shattering. Stir until sugar dissolved. Pour in whiskey; add lemon slice. Let steep for about 1 minute before drinking.