Hot Toddy Recipe

Delicious hot toddy in a mason jar with a honey stick over the jar dripping honey into the glass.

5 from 10 votes

A delicious and comforting Hot Toddy! This is a is make you feel better with a little whiskey, lemons, ginger, and some spices. For our over 21 friends!

Course Drink

Cuisine English

Keyword hot toddy, hot toddy recipe, hot tottie

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Servings serving

Calories 106kcal

Author Eileen Kelly

Equipment

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7" small saucepan
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Ingredients

8 ounces water
1 ounce whiskey Note 1
1-2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon honey
1 slice fresh ginger Note 2
½ teaspoon ground cloves Note 3
1 cinnamon sticks Note 4
1 slice lemon optional garnish

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Instructions

In a tea kettle or saucepan, over medium-high heat, add water. and bring water to a boil.
Bring water to a boil. Then remove the pan from the heat.
Pour the hot water into a large mug. Add the whiskey, lemon juice, honey, ginger, cloves, cinnamon stick, and lemon wedge. Give the mixture a good stir.
Serve and enjoy.

Notes

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Note 1: Whiskey or Irish whiskey make a classic Hot Toddy. Bourbon, Rum, Brandy, or Scotch can be used as well.

Note 2: Ginger is a favorite addition to the toddy. A slice of fresh ginger is awesome or add ¼ teaspoon ground ginger.

Note 3: A nice option is to add 3-4 whole cloves to the drink.

Note 4: If you do not have cinnamon sticks use ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon, if you prefer more cinnamon.

Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation. Actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.

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