Wheat Free Lemon Honey Hot Toddy
Warm, soothing, and deeply aromatic, this hot toddy is the kind of drink that feels like a hug in a mug — perfect for a chilly evening or when you need a little comfort. Fresh ginger and Ceylon cinnamon are simmered together until the liquid turns fragrant and lightly golden, creating a spiced base that tastes far more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. A generous squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a swirl of raw honey round everything out with bright, floral sweetness. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of wheat, so there's no label-reading stress or ingredient swaps required — just simple, wholesome pantry staples doing exactly what they're supposed to do. You can dial the honey up or down depending on how sweet you like it, which makes this easy to customize for everyone at the table. Serve it straight from the pot into two mugs and let the steam do its thing.
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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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