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Homemade Hot Toddy Cocktail Recipe

A classic hot toddy made with whiskey, honey, lemon, and warm spices, perfect for cozy nights and soothing cold symptoms.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Drink
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 2 oz whiskey bourbon or rye
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 –3 whole cloves

Method
 

  1. Boil the water using a kettle or saucepan.
  2. Pour the whiskey into a heatproof mug.
  3. Add the honey and fresh lemon juice, then stir until fully dissolved.
  4. Add the cinnamon stick and whole cloves.
  5. Pour the boiling water into the mug and stir gently.
  6. Let the drink steep for about 5 minutes.
  7. Remove spices if desired and serve hot.

Notes

Do not over-steep the spices to avoid bitterness. Adjust honey and lemon to taste.