Red Meat Allergy Friendly Lemon Honey Hot Toddy
Warm, soothing, and naturally sweet, this hot toddy is the kind of drink that feels like a hug in a mug. Fresh ginger and Ceylon cinnamon are simmered together until the water turns fragrant and golden, creating a spiced base that's genuinely aromatic before a drop of anything else goes in. Bright lemon juice and raw honey round everything out, giving you that perfect balance of tart and sweet you want on a cold evening or when you're feeling a little under the weather. Every single ingredient here is plant-based and naturally free from any meat-derived components, so there's nothing to second-guess on the label. It's also incredibly easy to adjust — just add an extra drizzle of honey if you want it a little sweeter, and the optional cinnamon stick garnish makes it feel far more special than the effort involved. Two mugs come together in under fifteen minutes, making this a genuinely effortless way to wind 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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