Xanthan Gum Free Vegan Hot Toddy
Warm, boozy, and deeply comforting, this hot toddy is the kind of drink that makes a cold evening feel like a gift. Whiskey meets bright lemon juice and earthy maple syrup in a steaming mug, with whole cloves and a cinnamon stick slowly releasing their spice as the drink steeps. The result is something that tastes far more complex than the short ingredient list suggests — sweet, tart, warming, and aromatic all at once. Because this recipe is built entirely from whole, unprocessed ingredients, there are no thickeners, stabilizers, or additives to worry about — just pure, clean flavor in every sip. Maple syrup steps in as the sweetener here, doing double duty as both a flavor enhancer and a completely natural binder that dissolves beautifully into the hot liquid. It comes together in just a few minutes with nothing more than a mug and a kettle, making it as practical as it is satisfying. Whether you're winding down after a long day or soothing a scratchy throat, this is the drink you'll want in your hands.
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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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