Tootsie’s Toddy Whiskey Cocktail

Earlier this year I had the opportunity to work with Rue Magazine photographing a cocktail recipe by New Orleans Bar Chef, Lu Brow. Since the weather is just beginning to turn chilly, I thought it would be perfect timing to share a few of the outtakes and the recipe for this spicy cocktail that’s perfect for the Fall. Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS:
8 whole cloves
8 raisins
2 ounces rye whiskey
1/2 ounce simple syrup
Pinch of nutmeg
1 ounce boiling water
1 cinnamon stick

DIRECTIONS:
Insert cloves into raisins. Place in a heat-proof glass. Stir together rye whiskey, simple syrup, and pinch of nutmeg until blended. Pour over raisins. Add 1 oz. boiling water. Stir gently using a cinnamon stick. Pour into a brandy snifter and enjoy!