Old-Fashioned Hot Toddy
My soothing Old Fashioned Hot Toddy is a delicious combination of oaky, caramel bourbon, blended with honey, swirled around in hot water to truly soothe your soul. With the additional of ground cinnamon and clove, you can up the ante on this delectable drink.
Servings: 1 8 ounce
Calories: 266kcal
Equipment
- Kettle/Microwave
- Heat-Safe Mug
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
Ingredients
- 6 ounce water ¾ cup
- 1 ½ tablespoon honey
- ¼ cup bourbon or dark rum
- 1 lemon divided
- pinch ground cinnamon optional
- pinch ground clove optional
Instructions
- Bring water almost to a full boil in a kettle, on the stovetop, or in the microwave.
- Add the honey and stir until fully dissolved, then pour in the bourbon.
- If using, add the ground cinnamon and cloves and stir.
- Squeeze half of the lemon into the glass and finish off by dropping in a thinly sliced lemon and a cinnamon stick.
Notes
- For a non-alcoholic version, substitute the bourbon with an herbal tea, such as chamomile.
- Add depth of flavor and extra comfort by steeping a tea bag in the water before adding the other ingredients.
- For a spicier hot toddy, add a few whole cloves or increase the amount of nutmeg.
Nutrition
Calories: 266kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 167mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 24IU | Vitamin C: 57mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg
