Alcoholic Version
1. Prepare the spices:
Get the cloves and cinnamon ready. Wash an untreated lemon with hot water, dry it and peel thin strips of zest if desired.
2. Mix the alcoholic base:
Add 4 cl Scotch (or bourbon/whiskey) to each of two heatproof glasses. Add ½ tsp lemon juice and ½ tsp maple syrup per glass.
3. Add hot water:
Heat 400 ml water (do not boil heavily) and divide between both glasses.
4. Let it infuse:
Add 2 cloves and some cinnamon to each glass. Stir gently and let infuse for 3–5 minutes.
5. Garnish & serve:
Finish with fresh lemon zest and serve hot.
Alcohol-Free Version (Mocktail):
1. Heat the base:
Warm 400 ml cloudy apple juice or strong black tea in a small saucepan (do not boil).
2. Add spices:
Add maple syrup, lemon juice, cinnamon, cloves and fresh ginger.
3. Infuse:
Let steep for about 5 minutes.
4. Serve:
Pour into two heatproof glasses and garnish with lemon zest.
Nutritional Information (approx. per serving – alcoholic version)
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Fat: 0 g
(Mocktail version: 95 kcal)
