Sometimes you need a cool take on a classic twist. Still the same flavor vein, here’s how to combine your own teas, spices, citrus, and whiskey. Serves 8
¼ cup of orange juice
1½ cups of lemon juice
4 cinnamon sticks
4″ piece ginger, peeled, smashed, plus more thinly sliced for serving
4 Earl Grey tea bags
1 tsp. whole cloves
2/3 cup honey
2 cups (rye preferred) whiskey
1 tsp. orange or regular bitters
Whack cinnamon sticks with the side of a chef’s knife to break up a little and add to saucepan along with smashed ginger, tea bags, cloves, and 1¾ cups water. Bring to a boil and immediately remove from heat; let sit 5 minutes. Remove tea bags, then stir in honey; let cool completely, about 20 minutes.
Strain tea mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher and add rye, bitters, and reserved orange juice and lemon juice. Add 2 cups ice and stir until ice is melted and toddy is very cold.
Tea mixture can be made 3 days ahead; cover and chill. Toddy can be made 1 day ahead; cover and chill.