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Pine Hot Toddy

Make this backcountry cold fighting cocktail with harvested pine needles.

Course Drinks
Cuisine Propane Stove
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2 beverages

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Young Pine Needles
  • 4 oz Fresh Water
  • 4 oz Bourbon
  • 1 packet Honey
  • Lemon Garnish

Instructions

  1. Harvest safe needles by picking young bunches of pine needles. Remove brown ends or sheaths of the needles. Cut needles into 1/4 inch pieces.

  2. Bring water to a boil. When water bubbles, turn stove to low.  Add bourbon and honey. Stir until honey dissolves. Turn off stove.

  3. Add pine needles. Place lid on pot and let needles seep for 10 minutes. Strain and serve in cups/mugs.

  4. Garnish with a lemon wedge or dehydrated lemon slice or pinch citric acid (depending on adventure limitations).

Recipe Notes

Don't carry a bottle of bourbon or whiskey in the backcountry. Transfer booze into a lightweight, tight sealing flask.