Walnut Free Lemon Honey Hot Toddy
Warm, soothing, and deeply comforting, this spiced hot toddy is exactly what you want wrapped around your hands on a cold evening. Fresh ginger and Ceylon cinnamon are simmered together until the water turns fragrant and golden, creating a naturally aromatic base that feels almost medicinal in the best possible way. A generous squeeze of lemon and a swirl of raw honey round everything out with bright citrus and gentle sweetness. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and clean — no hidden additives, no processed syrups, and absolutely nothing to second-guess at the label. It's naturally free from tree nuts without any substitutions required, so you can sip without a single worry. Adjust the honey to your liking, garnish with a fresh lemon slice and a cinnamon stick, and it's as pretty as it is delicious.
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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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