Low Iodine Lemon Honey Hot Toddy
Warm, fragrant, and deeply soothing, this hot toddy is the kind of drink that feels like a hug in a mug — perfect for a chilly evening or when you just need something comforting. Managing iodine intake can make even simple pleasures feel complicated, but this recipe keeps things beautifully clean with just a handful of whole, unprocessed ingredients. Fresh ginger and Ceylon cinnamon simmer together to create a golden, aromatic base that smells incredible before you've even taken a sip. Fresh-squeezed lemon juice brightens everything up, while raw honey adds natural sweetness you can dial up or down to your taste. There's no dairy, no salt, no processed additives — just real ingredients that happen to align perfectly with low-iodine needs. It comes together in under ten minutes and divides easily into two mugs, making it a lovely thing to share on a quiet night.
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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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