Low Sodium Lemon Honey Hot Toddy
Warm, soothing, and naturally sweet, this hot toddy is the kind of drink that feels like a hug in a mug — perfect for a chilly evening or when you're fighting off the first signs of a cold. Ceylon cinnamon and fresh ginger are simmered together until the water turns fragrant and lightly golden, creating a spiced base that's genuinely aromatic and complex. Fresh lemon juice and raw honey are stirred in off the heat, so their bright, floral qualities stay front and center rather than cooking away. Because every ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, there's nothing hidden to worry about — no packaged mixes, no flavor syrups, no sneaky sodium lurking in the background. The honey does all the sweetening on its own terms, and you can dial it up or down to suit your taste. It comes together in under ten minutes and feels far more special than the effort involved, especially when you drop in a fresh lemon slice and a cinnamon stick for that little extra touch.
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2 servings
- 2 cups water
- 1 ceylon cinnamon stick
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 ½ lemons)
- 2 tbsp raw honey, plus more to taste
For serving
- 2 thin lemon slices (optional)
- 2 ceylon cinnamon sticks, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the water, Ceylon cinnamon stick, and ginger slices in a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 3 minutes, until the liquid is fragrant and lightly golden.
- 2
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the mixture steep for 3 minutes.
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