This hot toddy is made with hot water, fresh lemon juice, honey, and your choice of whiskey, bourbon, or rum for a warm, soothing cocktail. It's cozy, lightly citrusy, and perfect for chilly evenings.

Two clear glass mugs filled with a hot toddy drink, each garnished with a lemon slice and a cinnamon stick, sit next to a bottle of bourbon and a bowl of lemon wedges.

There's something so cozy about a hot toddy. Made with hot water, fresh lemon juice, honey, and a splash of whiskey, bourbon, or rum, it's gently sweet, lightly citrusy, and wonderfully warming.

I love how simple it is, but still full of flavor. The lemon keeps it bright, the honey adds a soft sweetness, and the spirit brings a smooth, comforting depth.

Finished with a slice of lemon and maybe a cinnamon stick, it's the kind of drink I reach for on chilly evenings. Warm, soothing, and easy to sip slowly.

Hot Toddy (with whiskey, bourbon, or rum!)

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A hot toddy made with hot water, lemon juice, honey, and your choice of whiskey, bourbon, or rum. It's simple, warming, and full of cozy flavor.

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Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings: 1 cocktail

Course: Cocktail

Ingredients

1 ounce whiskey, bourbon, or rum
1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh is best!
1 tablespoon honey
¾ cup hot water
Lemon slice and cinnamon stick to serve

Method

Add your choice of alcohol, the lemon juice, and honey to a heatproof glass.
1 ounce whiskey, bourbon, or rum, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon honey
Pour the hot water into the mug and stir until the honey dissolves.
¾ cup hot water
Garnish with a lemon slice and a cinnamon stick.
Lemon slice and cinnamon stick