The Fernet Apple Hot Toddy

3/4 teaspoon warm water

3 ounces fresh, unfiltered apple cider

1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice

1/2 ounce honey syrup

1 3/4 ounces dark rum

1/3 ounce Fernet-Branca

2 dashes angostura bitters

1/4 orange wheel, for garnish

2 whole cloves, for garnish

To make the honey syrup:

1. Stir together the honey and water until the honey dissolves. Set aside.

To assemble the toddy:

1. In a small saucepan bring the cider, lemon juice, and honey syrup to a simmer over medium heat.
2. Remove from the heat and stir in the rum, Fernet, and bitters.
3. Pour into a warmed mug and garnish with the orange wheel studded with cloves.