Celery Free Vegan Hot Toddy
Warm, aromatic, and deeply comforting, this spiked sipper is exactly what you want in your hands on a cold evening. Whiskey, fresh lemon juice, and maple syrup come together in a mug with hot water, a cinnamon stick, and whole cloves — simple ingredients that create something that feels genuinely restorative. The maple syrup adds a rounded, earthy sweetness that plays beautifully against the brightness of the lemon and the warmth of the spirit. Letting the cinnamon and cloves steep for a minute or two before you drink is the small step that makes a big difference, coaxing out that spiced, fragrant depth. Every ingredient here is naturally free from celery and celery derivatives, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved — just a classic cold-weather drink made exactly as it should be. Finish it with a lemon wheel for a little visual charm, and you've got a cozy cocktail that looks as good as it tastes.
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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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