Caffeine Free Lemon Honey Hot Toddy
Warm, soothing, and deeply comforting, this hot toddy skips the whiskey and the caffeine entirely while still delivering every bit of the cozy ritual you're craving. Fresh ginger and Ceylon cinnamon are simmered together until the water turns fragrant and lightly golden, creating a spiced base that feels genuinely restorative. A generous squeeze of lemon and a stir of raw honey round everything out into something that tastes far more complex than its short ingredient list suggests. It's the kind of drink you reach for when you're under the weather, winding down after a long day, or simply want something warm in your hands that won't keep you up at night. Ceylon cinnamon is worth seeking out here — it's milder and more delicate than the common cassia variety, letting the ginger and lemon shine without any harsh bite. Adjust the honey to your liking, because some nights call for a little extra sweetness.
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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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