Pregnancy Friendly Lemon Honey Hot Toddy
A warming mug of something soothing is exactly what you need when you're navigating the long list of things to avoid during pregnancy — and this alcohol-free hot toddy delivers all the cozy comfort without any of the worry. Fresh ginger and Ceylon cinnamon are simmered together until the water turns fragrant and lightly golden, creating a spiced base that feels genuinely indulgent. Ceylon cinnamon is a thoughtful choice here, as it's the milder, lower-coumarin variety, making it a smarter pick than the more common cassia cinnamon when you're being extra careful. A generous squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a spoonful of raw honey round everything out with bright, sweet-tart flavor that's hard to stop sipping. The whole process is simple and gentle — just a quick simmer, a short steep, and a strain — so it comes together easily even on the most exhausted evenings. Serve it in your favorite mug with a lemon slice and an extra cinnamon stick for that little moment of self-care you absolutely deserve.
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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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