Seed Oil Free Lemon Honey Hot Toddy
Warm, soothing, and genuinely comforting, this hot toddy is the kind of drink you reach for when the weather turns or you just need a moment to slow down. Every ingredient here is exactly what it looks like — water, fresh ginger, Ceylon cinnamon, real lemon juice, and raw honey — with zero refined oils or processed additives sneaking in anywhere. That matters more than you might think, since plenty of packaged drink mixes and flavored syrups rely on fillers and oils you'd rather avoid. Simmering the ginger and cinnamon together first coaxes out deep, spiced warmth before the bright citrus and floral honey even enter the picture, and the result is layered and complex without any effort. Ceylon cinnamon is worth seeking out specifically — it's milder and more nuanced than the cassia variety, and it lets the lemon and honey shine rather than overpowering them. A thin lemon slice floating on top makes it feel a little special, whether you're serving it to a guest or just treating yourself on a quiet evening.
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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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