Yeast Free Lemon Honey Hot Toddy

Total time13 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time5 min

4.6

(9)

Warm, soothing, and deeply comforting, this hot toddy is built from a handful of clean, wholesome ingredients that come together in minutes. Fresh ginger and Ceylon cinnamon are simmered until the water turns fragrant and golden, creating a spiced base that feels almost medicinal in the best possible way. Bright lemon juice and raw honey round everything out, adding a citrusy zing and natural sweetness that you can easily adjust to your own taste. Because the whole drink is made from scratch on the stovetop, there's no need to worry about packaged mixes or hidden additives that could sneak in unwanted ingredients. It's naturally free of fermented or leavened components, making it a genuinely safe and satisfying choice when you're being careful about what goes into your body. Serve it in your favorite mug with a fresh lemon slice and a cinnamon stick for a little extra warmth, and it instantly feels like self-care in a cup.

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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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