Description
A classic and soothing Hot Toddy recipe featuring bourbon, lemon, honey, and warming spices, perfect for chilly evenings or when you need a comforting drink.
Ingredients
Scale
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
Garnishes (Optional)
- 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 the base of your Hot Toddy.
- Add Flavors: Stir in 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice, 4 tablespoons of bourbon, 2-3 drops of aromatic bitters, and 2-3 teaspoons of honey until the honey is fully dissolved, creating a balanced sweetness and warmth.
- Prepare Garnishes: Poke whole cloves into the peel of a thick slice of lemon for added aroma and flavor. Drop the lemon slice into the mug.
- Add Spice Garnishes: Add a cinnamon stick and/or star anise into the mug for extra warmth and comforting spice notes.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of honey according to your preferred sweetness.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Replace bourbon with whiskey if preferred.
- Whole cloves and spices are optional but add a nice aromatic touch.
- Serve immediately while hot for the best experience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
