Hot Toddy

Treat yourself to a cup of winter comfort with my Hot Toddy recipe! This cozy combo of lemon, honey, and whiskey is a for-sure favorite!

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Keyword hot toddy, hot toddy drink, hot toddy recipe, how to make a hot toddy

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings drink

Calories 216kcal

Add the water to a saucepan over medium heat, and allow to come to a simmer. Once hot, pour the water into a mug. You can also use an electric kettle.
1 cup Water
In the same mug, add the whiskey, honey, and freshly squeezed lemon juice.
2 oz Whiskey, 3 teaspoons Honey, 2 teaspoons Lemon juice
Stir until the honey has disappeared into the hot water, and taste. Add more honey if it needs to be sweeter, or more lemon for extra zing.
Garnish with a lemon slice and a cinnamon stick or star anise pod, and enjoy!
1 Lemon slice, 1 Cinnamon stick

Let the water get nice and hot before adding it to your mug. This drink benefits from being piping hot!

For extra spiced flavor, you can add the anise or cinnamon directly to the pot of water and let them simmer for a little while. Add in whole cloves, fresh sliced ginger, or a splash of maple syrup for even more flavor!

Irish Whiskey is the classic choice for this drink, but you can swap it out for scotch, dark rum, brandy, or bourbon.