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Best Hot Toddy Recipe For A Cold

A warm, soothing drink made with whisky, honey, lemon, and hot water, perfect for cold winter evenings.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 cup of hot water
  • 1.5 oz of whisky bourbon or rye work great
  • 1 tbsp of honey
  • 1 tbsp of fresh lemon juice
  • 1 slice of lemon for garnish
  • 1 cinnamon stick optional for added spice

Equipment

  • Coffee mug or heatproof glass
  • Small saucepan
  • Spoon for stirring
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. Boil water in a small saucepan.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in honey until fully dissolved.
  3. Add fresh lemon juice to the honey-water mixture.
  4. Pour in the whisky.
  5. Garnish with a slice of lemon.
  6. If using, add the cinnamon stick.
  7. Pour the Hot Toddy into a mug and serve immediately while hot.
  8. Adjust honey or lemon to taste.

Notes

This drink can be adjusted to suit your taste. Feel free to experiment with different ingredients.