Citric Acid Free Vegan Hot Toddy
Warm, spiced, and deeply soothing, this hot toddy is the kind of drink that makes a cold evening feel like a deliberate choice rather than something to endure. Whiskey, maple syrup, and a handful of whole spices come together in a mug that smells like a cozy cabin and tastes even better. The tricky part of keeping a hot toddy free from citric acid is that many commercial mixers, flavored syrups, and even some bottled lemon products sneak it in as a preservative — here, everything is straightforward and whole. Maple syrup stands in as the sweetener instead of processed alternatives that might carry additives, and the lemon juice comes straight from the fruit itself. The cinnamon stick and cloves steep right in the mug, so the warmth and spice deepen with every sip rather than coming from any extract or flavoring packet. It comes together in just a few minutes with no special equipment, making it an easy go-to whenever you need something comforting and genuinely clean.
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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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