Classic Hot Toddy Recipe
A simple and comforting hot toddy recipe, perfect for soothing a sore throat or warming up on a cold evening. This classic cocktail features whiskey, honey, lemon, and warm water.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 5 min
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz whiskey (bourbon or rye recommended)
- 1/2 oz honey (or to taste)
- 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
- 4–6 oz hot water
- Cinnamon stick, for garnish (optional)
- Lemon slice, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Warm your mug by filling it with hot water and letting it sit for a minute, then discard the water.
- Pour the whiskey into the warmed mug.
- Add the honey and fresh lemon juice to the mug.
- Fill the mug with hot water, leaving a little room at the top.
- Stir gently until the honey is dissolved.
- Garnish with a cinnamon stick and a lemon slice, if desired.
- Sip slowly and enjoy.
Notes
- For a sweeter drink, add more honey. For a tarter drink, add more lemon juice.
- If you don’t have whiskey, you can substitute rum or brandy.
- For an extra soothing spice, add a pinch of ground cinnamon or a few whole cloves to the mug.
- You can also use hot tea (like chamomile or ginger tea) instead of plain hot water for a different flavor profile.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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