Old Fashioned Hot Toddy

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups soft peppermints (crushed)

2 cups local honey

1 cup whiskey

1/2 cup lemon juice

water

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a large nonstick pot on low heat, dissolve the peppermints in a few tablespoons of water; stirring constantly. Add water as necessary when it becomes too thick to stir.

2. When dissolved, stir in the honey, whiskey, and lemon juice then bring to a simmer and stirr occasionally for about 30 minutes. The mixture should become syrupy.

3. Remove from heat, let cool slightly and carefully pour into mason jars or a decanter. Store tightly covered for about 8 months on the counter.

4. Take 1-2 large spoonfuls every night.