Hot Toddy
A warming blend of whiskey, honey, and lemon steeped with hot water and a clove-studded lemon.
Dietary
Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Wheat free, Dairy free, Nut free, Kosher
This soothing cocktail comes together in minutes with just a few pantry staples simmered into hot water. It's a comforting sip for cold nights or when a scratchy throat calls for something warm and fragrant, balancing sweet honey, tart lemon, and warming whiskey with a hint of spice.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces whiskey or bourbon
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 cup hot water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3 whole cloves
- 1 lemon slice, for garnish
Method
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Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan, then remove from heat and let stand 1 minute.
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Stud the lemon slice with the whole cloves and place it in a mug along with the cinnamon stick.
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Add the whiskey, honey, and lemon juice to the mug.
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Pour the hot water into the mug and stir until the honey fully dissolves.
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Let steep 2 minutes to infuse the spices, then serve hot.
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Hot Toddy
This soothing cocktail comes together in minutes with just a few pantry staples simmered into hot water. It's a comforting sip for cold nights or when a scratchy throat calls for something warm and fragrant, balancing sweet honey, tart lemon, and warming whiskey with a hint of spice.
5 min 1 serving 175 cal
Ingredients
- 2 ounces whiskey or bourbon
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 cup hot water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3 whole cloves
- 1 lemon slice, for garnish
Method
- 1
Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan, then remove from heat and let stand 1 minute.
- 2
Stud the lemon slice with the whole cloves and place it in a mug along with the cinnamon stick.
- 3
Add the whiskey, honey, and lemon juice to the mug.
- 4
Pour the hot water into the mug and stir until the honey fully dissolves.
- 5
Let steep 2 minutes to infuse the spices, then serve hot.