Shellfish 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 liquid turns fragrant and lightly golden, creating a spiced base that feels almost medicinal in the best possible way. Bright lemon juice and raw honey are stirred in at the end, balancing the warmth of the spices with a sweet, citrusy lift. Because every ingredient here is straightforward and plant-based, there's absolutely nothing to second-guess — no hidden additives, no processed syrups, just clean, real flavors. The honey is adjustable to taste, so you can dial it up for extra sweetness or keep it subtle and let the ginger do the talking. Served in a mug with a cinnamon stick and a thin lemon slice, it looks as inviting as it tastes. This is the kind of simple, wholesome recipe you'll come back to all season long.
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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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