Brewed tea is an easy way to infuse complex flavors into warming winter cocktails. This libation uses two tea bags for a double-strength brew.

Ingredients

　　2 bags ginger tea

　　1 1/2 ounces maple-flavored bourbon (such as Knob Creek Smoked Maple)

　　1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

　　1 teaspoon maple syrup

　　Lemon peel (for garnish)

Step 1

Do Ahead

Step 2

　　Cooks' Note:

　　If you can't find maple-flavored bourbon, substitute regular bourbon and add an extra teaspoon of maple syrup.