Seeds Free Lemon Honey Hot Toddy
Warm, soothing, and deeply comforting, this hot toddy is the kind of drink you reach for when the weather turns cold or you just need a moment of calm. Fresh ginger and Ceylon cinnamon are simmered together until the water turns fragrant and golden, creating a spiced base that feels almost medicinal in the best possible way. A generous squeeze of lemon juice brightens everything up, while raw honey adds a floral sweetness you can dial up or down to your liking. Because every ingredient here is whole and straightforward, there's no need to scan labels for hidden seed-derived oils or additives that can sneak into packaged drink mixes and syrups. The recipe comes together in under ten minutes with nothing more than a saucepan and a strainer, making it genuinely effortless on a weeknight. Serve it in your favorite mug with a curl of lemon and a cinnamon stick, and it feels far more special than the effort required.
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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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