Nitrate & Nitrite Free Hot Toddy
Warm, soothing, and made entirely from ingredients you can actually pronounce, this classic cold-weather drink is a genuine comfort in a mug. Whiskey, honey, fresh lemon juice, and hot water come together in minutes to create something that feels far more indulgent than it has any right to. For anyone avoiding processed preservatives, this is a natural win — every element here is straightforward and clean, with no cured meats, packaged mixes, or mystery additives anywhere in sight. The honey dissolves beautifully into the hot water, softening the whiskey's edge and balancing the bright citrus from the fresh-squeezed lemon. A cinnamon stick and a couple of whole cloves take it from simple to genuinely special, adding warmth and spice without a single artificial shortcut. It comes together in under five minutes and is exactly what you want to wrap your hands around on a cold evening.
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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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