Hot Toddy
Fantastic on a cold, wet winter's night!  An old time remedy for a cold...believed to have been a pub drink in  Edinburgh, Scotland nearly 300 years ago.  The water came from Tod's Well - hence the name - Hot Toddy!   (Some argue it originated in India with palm sap, but I like the Scottish origin best.)  Who needs a cold to enjoy this?  
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1 & 1/2 or 2 ounces of Scotch whiskey (or whisky, if you're in Scotland) - you can use bourbon or dark rum, as well
1 & 1/2 teaspoons honey or sugar  (you can use less, but it's traditionally sweet)
1 slice lemon (optional)
hot water to taste - you can fill the cup or less for a stronger version
Use a dash of any variation of flavoring spices:  cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, or ginger
  1. Pour the whiskey in a heat-proof cup.
  2. Add very hot water.
  3. Stir in the sugar or honey until dissolved.
  4. Sprinkle in your choice of spice and a spritz from the lemon slice.