Gelatin 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 to slow down. Fresh ginger and Ceylon cinnamon simmer together to create a fragrant, lightly golden base that smells incredible before you even take a sip. A generous squeeze of lemon and a swirl of raw honey round everything out with bright citrus and natural sweetness. Many packaged drink mixes and flavored syrups sneak in unexpected additives, so making this from scratch means you know exactly what's in your mug. Every single ingredient here is straightforwardly plant-based and free of any animal-derived setting agents, so there's nothing to second-guess. It comes together in under ten minutes with just a saucepan and a strainer, making it as practical as it is satisfying. Serve it with a fresh lemon slice and a cinnamon stick for a presentation that feels genuinely special.
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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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