You can either build these directly in the mugs or use a cocktail shaker. I prefer the shaker
Add bourbon, lemon juice, honey and boiled water into your shaker (or glass)
4 ounces bourbon, 1.5 ounce fresh lemon juice, 2 tablespoon honey, 2 cup boiling water
Stir until combined and honey has melted
Add a lemon wheel and star anise to each mug
2 lemon wheel, 2 star anise
Sip
Feel better
Enjoy
Notes
Helpful tips
Since I'm making two toddies, I am going to mix them in my cocktail shaker. If you're making only one, you can build it directly in the glass.
If you are going to make the toddy in a cocktail shaker and you have a glass shaker like I do, put a metal spoon in it before pouring the boiling water. I use a cocktail spoon.
I usually scoop the honey with that spoon and pour the water directly into it in the bottom of the shaker.
You don't need to add the star anise as garnish, but I like the flavor and it looks so pretty.