Emulsifier Free Hot Toddy
When the temperature drops and you need something warming from the inside out, few drinks deliver like this classic cold-weather cocktail. Whiskey, honey, fresh lemon juice, and hot water come together in minutes to create something that feels genuinely restorative — the kind of drink your grandmother probably swore by. Because every ingredient here is completely whole and unprocessed, there are zero hidden additives or stabilizers to worry about, making it a naturally clean choice for anyone avoiding emulsifiers. Honey does the heavy lifting as both sweetener and soother, dissolving beautifully into the hot water and rounding out the brightness of the fresh lemon. The optional cinnamon stick and cloves add a gentle spiced warmth that makes the whole mug smell like a cozy evening in. It comes together in under five minutes with nothing more than a kettle and a mug, which means there's really no reason not to make one tonight.
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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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