Beef Free Hot Toddy
When the temperature drops and you need something to warm you from the inside out, few drinks deliver like a properly made hot toddy. This version keeps things beautifully simple — just whiskey, honey, fresh lemon juice, and hot water coming together in a mug that practically radiates comfort. The honey dissolves into the hot water first, which ensures every sip is evenly sweet rather than cloyingly thick at the bottom. A squeeze of real lemon juice cuts through the richness and gives the whole drink a bright, citrusy lift that balances the warmth of the spirit. Optional cinnamon and cloves take it to a cozy, almost mulled-wine territory without any extra effort. It comes together in under five minutes with no special equipment beyond a kettle and a mug, making it the ideal remedy for a cold evening, a scratchy throat, or just a long day that deserves a proper send-off.
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1 serving
- 1 ½ oz whiskey (bourbon or scotch)
- 1 tbsp honey
- ¾ oz fresh lemon juice (about ½ a lemon)
- 6 oz hot water
- 1 cinnamon stick (optional)
- 2 whole cloves (optional)
- 1 lemon wheel or slice, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat the water in a kettle or small saucepan until just off the boil, about 200°F (93°C).
- 2
Add the honey to a mug and pour in about 1 oz of the hot water, stirring until the honey is fully dissolved.
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