Cinnamon Free Hot Toddy
A hot toddy is one of those drinks that feels like a warm hug in a mug — whiskey, honey, and fresh lemon juice swirled together with hot water into something deeply soothing and satisfying. For anyone who needs to avoid cinnamon, this recipe is already built with you in mind, since the cinnamon stick listed is explicitly optional and easy to leave out entirely. The core of the drink — that golden trio of spirit, honey, and citrus — is where all the magic happens anyway, and it stands completely on its own. Skip the cloves too if you prefer, and you've got a clean, warming sipper with nothing to second-guess. Fresh lemon juice brightens the whole thing and keeps it from feeling too sweet, while the honey dissolves beautifully into the hot water for a smooth, rounded finish. It's the kind of drink you'll want to make the moment the temperature drops or a scratchy throat shows up uninvited.
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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)
Can be omittedcinnamon stick
- 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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