Ginger Free Vegan Hot Toddy
Warm, soothing, and deeply comforting, this hot toddy is the kind of drink that makes a cold evening feel like the coziest place on earth. Whiskey, fresh lemon juice, and maple syrup come together in a mug with hot water, a cinnamon stick, and whole cloves — simple ingredients that deliver serious depth and warmth. Many classic hot toddy recipes lean on ginger as a key flavor, but this version skips it entirely without sacrificing any of that cozy, spiced character. The cinnamon and cloves do all the heavy lifting, steeping right in the mug for a minute or two until the drink turns beautifully fragrant. Maple syrup adds a gentle, rounded sweetness that feels more complex than plain sugar and keeps the whole thing plant-based from start to finish. A lemon wheel on the rim makes it feel a little fancy, even if you're just curled up on the couch. It's the kind of drink you'll want to make again the moment the mug is empty.
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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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