Description
A soothing and classic hot toddy recipe featuring whiskey, lemon juice, honey, and aromatic spices, perfect for chilly evenings or soothing a sore throat.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- ½ cup boiling water
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons whiskey or bourbon
- 2-3 drops aromatic bitters
- 2-3 teaspoons honey
Optional Garnishes
- 1 teaspoon whole cloves
- 1 slice lemon
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 star anise
Instructions
- Boil Water: Pour ½ cup of boiling water into a mug to start your hot toddy base.
- Add Ingredients: Add freshly squeezed lemon juice, whiskey or bourbon, aromatic bitters, and honey to the mug and stir thoroughly until the honey is completely dissolved.
- Prepare Garnish: Poke whole cloves into the peel of a thick lemon slice to infuse extra flavor, then drop the lemon slice into the mug.
- Add Spices: Garnish the hot toddy with a cinnamon stick and/or a star anise for additional aroma and taste.
Notes
- Use honey to your preferred sweetness level, starting with 2 teaspoons and adjusting as needed.
- Whiskey or bourbon can be substituted based on personal preference, but bourbon tends to be sweeter and smoother.
- Whole cloves can be skipped if you do not like strong spice flavors or are allergic.
- Let the drink cool slightly before sipping to avoid burning your mouth.
- Add a splash of hot water if the drink is too strong or sweet for your taste.
- This recipe serves 1 but can be easily multiplied for more servings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
