Lupin Free Vegan Hot Toddy
Warm, aromatic, and deeply comforting, this hot toddy is the kind of drink that makes a cold evening feel like a gift. Whiskey, fresh lemon juice, and maple syrup come together in a mug with whole cloves and a cinnamon stick, steeping into something that smells as good as it tastes. The maple syrup adds a gentle, earthy sweetness that feels more complex than plain sugar, and it dissolves beautifully into the hot water without any fuss. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from lupin — no flour blends, no plant-based protein powders, no packaged mixes that might sneak it in. It's a fully from-scratch drink, which means you stay in complete control of what goes into your mug. The cloves and cinnamon do the heavy lifting on warmth and spice, so by the time you add that optional lemon wheel, it already looks like something from a cozy cocktail bar. Whether you're winding down after dinner or fighting off the first signs of a cold, this one delivers.
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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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