The Reunion Instinct
Warm bourbon toddy with honey, cinnamon & lemon — the room that reminds you who you belong to
People left knowing who they belonged to.
Why this cocktail? Jennifer learned from family reunions that belonging is structural. This warm toddy is recognition in a glass.
The Story
Read the full story →Jennifer's family reunions were structural. Atlanta was the axis. People traveled intentionally. Hymns layered in harmony. This warm bourbon toddy — honey for sweetness passed down, cinnamon for the warmth of ritual, lemon for the clarity that comes from knowing your place — is the family reunion in a glass.
Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1 oz honey
- Cinnamon stick
- Lemon wheel
- Hot water
- Cloves
Preparation
- 1.Warm a glass mug.
- 2.Add bourbon and honey.
- 3.Top with hot water, stir.
- 4.Add cinnamon stick, cloves, and lemon wheel.
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