Coconut Free Lemon Honey Hot Toddy
When the weather turns and your throat starts to feel scratchy, this warming drink is exactly what you want wrapped around your hands. 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 swirl of raw honey round everything out into something that's equal parts soothing and genuinely delicious. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free from coconut in any form — no coconut sugar, no coconut milk, no hidden oils — so you can sip without a second thought. It comes together in one small saucepan with almost no effort, making it perfect for weeknight evenings or whenever you need a little comfort fast. Serve it with a fresh lemon slice and an extra cinnamon stick for a presentation that looks far fancier than the work involved.
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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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