Better Man Recipe

Inspired by Eva

Time10m

Serves1

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Ingredients

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1
Preheat and steep
Preheat a heatproof mug by filling it with hot water; let stand 30 seconds, then discard the water. Add the chamomile tea bag to the empty mug.
2
Combine honey and lemon
Add 1 tablespoon honey and 1/2 fl oz fresh lemon juice to the mug. This creates the sweet-sour balance that will carry the spices and bourbon.
3
Add bourbon and hot water
Pour 2 fl oz bourbon into the mug, then add 4 fl oz freshly boiled water (about 200–205°F / 93–96°C). Stir gently until the honey is fully dissolved.
4
Infuse with spices
Stick 2 whole cloves into the lemon wheel (or press them into the lemon twist rind) and drop it into the mug along with the cinnamon stick. Let the drink steep, stirring occasionally, for 2–3 minutes so the chamomile and spices meld with the bourbon.
5
Finish and garnish
Remove the tea bag after steeping (squeeze gently against the mug rim if you like extra flavor). Give the drink a final stir, grate a small pinch of fresh nutmeg over the top if using, and serve hot with the cinnamon stick as a stirrer and the clove-studded lemon wheel floating on top.