Brazil Nut Free Lemon Honey Hot Toddy
Warm, soothing, and deeply comforting, this spiced hot toddy is the kind of drink you reach for when the weather turns or you just need a moment to slow down. Fresh ginger and Ceylon cinnamon are simmered together until the liquid turns fragrant and golden, creating a naturally aromatic base that feels almost medicinal in the best possible way. A generous squeeze of lemon and a swirl of raw honey round everything out with bright citrus and floral sweetness. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, so there's no second-guessing labels or worrying about hidden nuts lurking in a packaged mix. The honey dissolves right into the warm liquid, making the texture silky and smooth from the very first sip. It comes together in under ten minutes and serves two, which makes it perfect for sharing on a quiet evening. Garnish with a fresh lemon slice and an extra cinnamon stick and it looks almost too pretty to drink — almost.
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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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