Description
This delicious Hot Toddy mixes whiskey or brandy with honey and lemon for a comforting drink. Perfect for chilly evenings, its simplicity and warmth make it a favorite for relaxation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups water, simmering hot + extra to heat the mug
- 3 ounces whiskey, or brandy
- 4 teaspoons honey, or maple syrup, divided
- 4 teaspoons lemon juice, divided
- 2 slices of lemon
- 2 cinnamon sticks
Instructions
- Prepare the mug by heating some extra water in a kettle and adding it to the serving cups to warm them up, then discard the water.
- Heat 1½ cups of water in a kettle until it simmers, then divide the water between the heated cups.
- In each mug, add the honey and stir until dissolved, then add the whiskey and lemon juice, stirring until combined.
- Finally, add the lemon slices and cinnamon sticks. Serve warm.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
Adjust the amount of honey or maple syrup to taste if you prefer a sweeter drink.
This recipe can easily be doubled for larger gatherings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg