The Kathy Madison

by Bob Sassone, Posted Jan 15th 2007 @ 2:03PM

Fall and winter are my favorite seasons, and one of the reasons is because I love the idea of sitting on my couch, in front of a roaring fire, reading, while cupping a hot drink in my hand. OK, so I don't have a fireplace, so it's usually the television. But still, a cold night and a warm drink is something I cherish.

That drink is usually a hot cup of tea. I've never been big on hot alcoholic drinks. Not because I don't like them, but because I can't be bothered with making something hot. But with the weather turning cold (finally!), the recipe after the jump, The Kathy Madison, is something I'll try, even though I'm not a big bourbon fan. Maybe the apple cider and ginger will overpower it enough for me.

The Kathy Madison

6 oz ginger-infused apple cider
2 oz Jim Beam bourbon
1/4 inch piece of ginger

Your first question is "how do I infuse the apple cider with ginger?", right? Peel and chop the ginger. Bring the apple cider to a boil, add the ginger, turn it off. Steep for 30 minutes then puree' the mix in a blender and strain (sieve or cheesecloth). You can serve the drink cold too, by just mixing the bourbon with the apple cider and serving over ice.

Filed Under: Ingredients, Drink Recipes, How To
Tags: booze, bourbon, cocktails, comfort food, hot drinks, hot toddy, HotToddy, winter