Artificial Flavors Free Vegan Hot Toddy
When the temperature drops and you need something warming in your hands fast, this hot toddy delivers in the most satisfying way. Whiskey, fresh lemon juice, and maple syrup come together in a mug that smells like a cozy cabin and tastes even better than it sounds. Maple syrup does double duty here — it adds a gentle, earthy sweetness while keeping everything completely free of synthetic flavor additives that sneak into so many commercial drink mixes and flavored syrups. The whole spices — a cinnamon stick and a couple of cloves — steep right in the mug, so every sip picks up that warm, aromatic depth without any artificial shortcuts. Squeezing your own lemon means you know exactly what's in the glass, which is the whole point. It comes together in just a few minutes and feels genuinely luxurious for how little effort it takes.
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1 serving
- 1 ½ oz whiskey (bourbon or irish whiskey)
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- ¾ oz fresh lemon juice (about ½ a lemon)
- 6 oz hot water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 whole cloves
For serving
- 1 lemon wheel or slice, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat the water in a small saucepan or kettle until just off the boil, about 200°F (93°C) — steaming vigorously but not at a rolling boil.
- 2
Add the maple syrup and lemon juice to a heatproof mug and stir briefly to combine.
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