Wheat Free Hot Toddy

Few drinks are as genuinely comforting as a steaming mug of whiskey, honey, and lemon on a cold night — or when a scratchy throat has you reaching for something warm and soothing. The beauty here is in the simplicity: every ingredient is naturally free of wheat and gluten, so there's no label-scanning or substitution required. Whiskey can occasionally raise questions for those avoiding wheat, but bourbon and Scotch made from grain mashes are distilled to the point where gluten proteins are not present in the final spirit — just choose a brand you trust and you're good to go. The honey dissolves into the hot water first, which keeps the whole drink silky and well-balanced rather than cloyingly sweet. Fresh lemon juice cuts right through the richness, and the optional cinnamon stick and cloves add a gentle warmth that makes the whole mug smell like a holiday. It comes together in under five minutes with no special equipment beyond a kettle and a mug, which makes it the kind of recipe you'll return to again and again all winter long.

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