Mustard Free Lemon Honey Hot Toddy
Warm, soothing, and deeply comforting, this spiced drink is exactly what you want to wrap your hands around on a cold evening. Ceylon cinnamon and fresh ginger are simmered together until the water turns fragrant and golden, creating a naturally aromatic base that feels almost medicinal in the best possible way. Bright lemon juice and raw honey are stirred in at the end, giving you that perfect balance of tart, sweet, and warmth in every sip. Because every ingredient here is whole and straightforward, there's zero guesswork about hidden condiment-based additives sneaking into your mug. Hot toddies can sometimes call for pre-made mixes or flavored syrups that carry unexpected allergens, but this one is built entirely from scratch with nothing to worry about. Adjust the honey to your liking — a little more if you want it sweeter, a little less if you prefer the ginger and lemon to really shine. It comes together in under ten minutes and feels genuinely luxurious.
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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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