Brazil Nut Free Vegan Hot Toddy
When the temperature drops and you need something warming in your hands fast, this spiced whiskey drink delivers pure comfort in a mug. Maple syrup stands in for honey here, keeping the whole thing completely plant-based while adding a deeper, more complex sweetness than you might expect. Fresh lemon juice cuts through the richness and brightens every sip, while the cinnamon stick and cloves steep into the hot liquid and fill your kitchen with an aroma that feels like a whole season in one breath. The technique is simple — just heat, pour, and steep — but the result tastes like something you'd order at a cozy bar and wish you could recreate at home. Every ingredient in this recipe is naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved. It's the kind of drink that works equally well as a nightcap, a cold-weather pick-me-up, or something to sip slowly while the rain comes down outside.
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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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