Hazelnut Free Lemon Honey Hot Toddy
Warm, fragrant, and genuinely soothing, this hot toddy is the kind of drink that makes a cold evening feel like a gift. Ceylon cinnamon and fresh ginger simmer together until the water turns lightly golden and deeply aromatic, creating a spiced base that feels almost medicinal in the best possible way. A generous squeeze of fresh lemon and a swirl of raw honey round everything out with brightness and natural sweetness. Because the whole thing is built from simple, whole ingredients, there's no label-reading required and zero concern about hidden nut derivatives sneaking into your mug. It's naturally free from tree nut oils and flavored syrups that can sometimes complicate store-bought or café versions of this classic. Adjust the honey to your liking — a little more makes it feel like a cozy dessert, while less lets the ginger and lemon really shine. Serve it with a cinnamon stick and a lemon wheel and it looks as good 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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