Paleo Lemon Honey Hot Toddy
Warming, bright, and deeply soothing, this hot toddy is the kind of drink that feels like a remedy and a treat all at once. Real Ceylon cinnamon and fresh ginger are simmered together until the water turns fragrant and golden, creating a spiced base that's genuinely aromatic rather than just sweet. Fresh lemon juice adds a clean tartness, while raw honey rounds everything out with natural sweetness — no refined sugars, no additives, nothing that doesn't belong. For anyone eating ancestrally and craving something cozy on a cold evening, this checks every box without any compromise. It's also incredibly easy to pull together with pantry staples you likely already have on hand. Serve it in your favorite mug with a cinnamon stick and a lemon slice, and it feels almost indulgent — even though every single ingredient is as clean as it gets.
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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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