Spiced Cinnamon Bourbon Hot Toddy

Bahan-bahan (6 porsi)

• 1 cup maple syrup ((or other sweetener of choice, such as cane sugar or honey if not vegan))
• 1 cup water
• 2 whole cinnamon sticks
• 1 dried red chili pepper ((see notes))
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/2 medium lemon ((juiced))
• 3 -4 Tbsp spiced maple simple syrup
• 2 ounces bourbon ((rye or traditional // 2 ounces = ~4 Tbsp) )
• Hot water ((to fill))
• Lemon wedge + cinnamon stick ((for garnish))