Almond Free Lemon Honey Hot Toddy
Warm, soothing, and deeply comforting, this hot toddy is the kind of drink you reach for when the weather turns cold or you just need a moment of calm. Fresh ginger and Ceylon cinnamon are simmered together until the water turns fragrant and golden, creating a spiced base that feels almost medicinal in the best possible way. A generous squeeze of lemon and a spoonful of raw honey round everything out with bright citrus and natural sweetness. Tree nut concerns can make flavored drinks and packaged wellness teas tricky — hidden almond extract or almond-based syrups show up more often than you'd expect — but every single ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify. There's no specialty shopping required, just pantry staples and a few minutes on the stovetop. Served in a mug with a fresh lemon slice and an extra cinnamon stick, it looks as lovely as it tastes.
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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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