Lactose Free Lemon Honey Hot Toddy
Warm, soothing, and just sweet enough, this hot toddy is the kind of drink that feels like a hug in a mug. Fresh ginger and Ceylon cinnamon are simmered together until the water turns fragrant and lightly golden, creating a spiced base that's genuinely aromatic before a drop of anything else goes in. A generous squeeze of lemon and a swirl of raw honey round everything out into something that tastes far more complex than its short ingredient list suggests. Because every single component here is naturally free of dairy, there's no swapping or substituting required — this recipe just works as written. It's an ideal choice for cold evenings, the tail end of a sniffle, or any moment when you want something cozy that won't upset a sensitive stomach. Adjust the honey to your liking and serve it immediately while the steam is still rising for the full effect.
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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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