Sesame Free Vegan Hot Toddy
Warm, aromatic, and deeply comforting, this hot toddy is the kind of drink that makes a cold evening feel like an occasion. Whiskey — bourbon or Irish, your call — meets bright lemon juice and earthy maple syrup in a mug that smells like a cozy cabin the moment you pour the hot water in. The cinnamon stick and whole cloves steep right in the drink, releasing a gentle spice that builds with every sip. Since every ingredient here is a whole, single-purpose pantry staple, there's nothing hidden to worry about — no blended syrups, no flavored spirits with mystery additives, just clean and simple components. Maple syrup does a beautiful job standing in for honey, which means this version is fully plant-based without sacrificing any of that round, sweet depth. Squeeze in the lemon fresh, let it steep for a couple of minutes, and you've got something that feels genuinely restorative.
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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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