MSG Free Lemon Honey Hot Toddy
Warm, soothing, and built entirely from real whole ingredients, this hot toddy is the kind of drink that feels like a hug in a mug. Ceylon cinnamon and fresh ginger are simmered together until the water turns fragrant and golden, creating a naturally flavorful base without any packets, powders, or flavor enhancers to worry about. Fresh lemon juice and raw honey are stirred in at the end, keeping everything clean and bright — no hidden additives, just honest ingredients doing exactly what they're supposed to do. Because every component here is a recognizable whole food, you never have to second-guess the label or wonder what's lurking in a seasoning blend. The result is a drink that's deeply comforting with a gentle zing from the ginger and a floral sweetness from the honey that you can dial up or down to your taste. It's equally at home as a cold-weather evening ritual or a soothing remedy when you're feeling run down.
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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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