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Classic Hot Toddy

5 from 3 votes
Prep Time: 6 minutes
Total Time: 6 minutes
Cozy, warming, and oh so good. This Classic Hot Toddy is just the mug you're looking for during these colder winter months!

Ingredients

  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 6 whole cloves
  • 4 whole allspice
  • ¾ cup boiling water
  • 1 ½ ounces bourbon
  • 4 teaspoon honey
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  • Place cinnamon sticks, cloves, and allspice in mug.
  • Pour boiling water over spices.
  • Allow to steep for 3 minutes.
  • Add bourbon, honey, and lemon juice.
  • Stir to combine.

Notes

Substitutions:
  • Cinnamon, cloves, and allspice is our favorite spice blend for this drink. Try added some star anise, cardamom, nutmeg, or ginger!
  • Don't have bourbon? Use what you have and like! Whiskey is the best substitute, but you could also use brandy.
  • If you wanna change things up, head to your local market and see if you can find a honey aged in bourbon barrels for a pleasant twist!
Expert Tips:
  • Toddy gone cold? No worries! Heat it up in the microwave for a few seconds for a freshly brewed warmth.
  • Decorate with brûlée'd lemon or orange peel. Add a cinnamon stick, too! It also makes for a great way to stir the drink.
  • We used a kettle to get boiling water. If you don't own one, just put a pot on the stove and let the water come to a boil.
  • Make sure your drink is still warm before adding the honey. It will help it dissolve.
  • Don't use ground spices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1DrinkCalories: 233kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 18mgPotassium: 140mgFiber: 4gSugar: 29gVitamin A: 26IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 93mgIron: 1mg

Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.