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Hot Toddy
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Hot Toddy

The Hot Toddy is a warm, spiced drink made by mixing bourbon, honey, lemon juice, and hot water, then garnishing with cinnamon, lemon slices, and nutmeg. It's a soothing beverage with a balance of sweet, citrus, and warming spice flavors, suitable for cold evenings or when seeking gentle warmth.

Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 304 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces bourbon (1/4 cup, see note 1)
  • 2 tablespoons honey (see note 2)
  • 4 teaspoons lemon juice from 1 lemon (see note 3)
  • 1/2 cup water see note 4, hot
  • 1 cinnamon stick for garnish (see note 5)
  • lemon for garnish, slices
  • ground nutmeg for garnish

Instructions

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  1. In a 6 ounce mug, combine bourbon, honey and lemon juice. Top with hot water.
  2. Add cinnamon stick and stir until honey is dissolved. Garnish with a slice of lemon and grated nutmeg if desired.

Notes

  • Choose your preferred strong alcohol such as bourbon, whiskey, spiced rum, brandy, or even tequila.
  • Sweeten the drink with honey, sugar, agave nectar, or any preferred sweetener to balance the alcohol.
  • Lemon juice can be substituted with lime or freshly-squeezed grapefruit juice for flavor variation.
  • Consider using brewed hot tea instead of plain hot water for an alternate base.
  • Garnishes like lemon wheels studded with cloves, orange peel, cinnamon sticks, grated nutmeg, or candied ginger add aromatic complexity.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1drink Calories 304kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 46g (15%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 13mg (1%) Potassium 141mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 42g (84%) Vitamin A 12IU (0%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 49mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1 serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 304

% Daily Value*

Serving 1drink
Calories 304kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 46g 15%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 13mg 1%
Potassium 141mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 42g 84%
Vitamin A 12IU 0%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 49mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.