Nitrate & Nitrite Free Vegan Hot Toddy
Warm, soothing, and built entirely from clean, whole ingredients, this hot toddy is the kind of drink that feels like a hug in a mug. Whiskey, fresh lemon juice, and maple syrup come together with hot water and a handful of warming spices to create something genuinely restorative. Because every ingredient here is naturally free from cured or processed additives, you never have to second-guess what's in your glass — no packaged mixes, no mystery syrups, just real food. The maple syrup brings a gentle, rounded sweetness that plays beautifully against the brightness of fresh lemon and the deep warmth of cinnamon and cloves. Letting the spices steep for a minute or two before you sip makes a real difference, coaxing out that aromatic depth that makes a hot toddy so satisfying. It's equally at home as a cold-weather nightcap, a remedy for a scratchy throat, or simply a slow weekend ritual worth savoring.
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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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