Sesame Free Hot Toddy
When the weather turns and your throat starts to feel scratchy, few things hit quite like a properly made hot toddy. This one layers whiskey, bright fresh lemon juice, and honey into a mug of steaming water for a drink that feels both restorative and genuinely delicious. The honey dissolves right into the hot water first, which keeps everything smooth and evenly sweetened without any gritty texture. A cinnamon stick and a couple of whole cloves are optional, but they add a warm, spiced depth that makes the whole thing feel a little more special. Everything in this recipe is naturally free of sesame in any form — no sauces, no oils, no hidden additives to second-guess — so you can sip without a single worry. It comes together in just a few minutes with ingredients most people already have on hand, making it the easiest kind of comfort drink there is.
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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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