Hot sake toddy

An old cold remedy gets a facelift with sake in place of whisky in this recipe.

1/2 lemon, juiced

6 oz. sake, Junmai, Yamahai, Kimoto sakes are ideal

1 tbsp honey

1 stick cinnamon

1 wedge lemon, for garnish

whole cloves, optional

nutmeg, optional

fresh ginger, optional

Place lemon juice and honey into glass or mug.

Pour the heated sake into glass or mug, mix until honey dissolves.

Garnish with cinnamon stick and lemon wedge. Add optional spices and ginger slices to taste.

Our resident sake specialist Elise Gee on how to update the hot toddy with sake