Nitrate & Nitrite Free Lemon Honey Hot Toddy
Warm, soothing, and genuinely comforting, this hot toddy is built from a short list of whole ingredients you can feel good about. Many packaged drink mixes and flavored syrups sneak in preservatives to extend shelf life, so making this from scratch means you stay completely clear of those hidden additives. Fresh ginger and Ceylon cinnamon are simmered together until the water turns fragrant and lightly golden, creating a naturally spiced base that smells incredible before you've even poured it. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a spoonful of raw honey round everything out with brightness and gentle sweetness. The result is a drink that feels indulgent but is made entirely from real, recognizable ingredients — no shortcuts, no mystery additives. It's the kind of thing you'll want to make on a cold evening when you need something that actually tastes like it's doing you good.
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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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