Dairy Free Vegan Hot Toddy
Warm, spiced, and deeply comforting, this hot toddy is exactly what you want wrapped around your hands on a cold evening. Whiskey, fresh lemon juice, and maple syrup come together in a mug that feels indulgent without a drop of dairy anywhere in sight — because there simply isn't any need for it. Maple syrup does beautiful work here as a natural sweetener, adding a subtle earthy depth that honey-based versions can't quite match. The cinnamon stick and whole cloves steep right in the mug, turning a simple pour-and-stir drink into something that smells like a cozy cabin. It's naturally free of animal-derived dairy, so there's no swapping or substituting required — just straightforward, feel-good ingredients. Squeeze in that fresh lemon juice, let everything steep for a couple of minutes, and you've got a drink that soothes from the first sip to the last.
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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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