Xanthan Gum Free Lemon Honey Hot Toddy

Total time13 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time5 min

4.6

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Warm, soothing, and deeply aromatic, this hot toddy is the kind of drink you reach for when the weather turns or you just need something comforting in your hands. 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 squeeze of bright lemon juice and a generous spoonful of raw honey round everything out, balancing warmth with a gentle citrusy sweetness. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of thickeners and stabilizers — no additives, no fillers, just real whole foods doing all the work. That makes it a genuinely worry-free choice for anyone navigating sensitivities to common food additives, since there's nothing hidden in the ingredient list to second-guess. It comes together in under ten minutes and serves two, making it perfect for a quiet evening or whenever someone in the house needs a little TLC. Adjust the honey to your liking and don't skip the cinnamon stick garnish — it adds a lovely finishing aroma right as you bring the mug to your lips.

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Ingredients

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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