Hot Toddy Recipe

Time8m

Serves1

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Ingredients

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1
Heat water
Bring 1 cup (240 ml) of water to a gentle simmer on the stove or in an electric kettle until steaming but not vigorously boiling (about 2–4 minutes).
2
Prepare mug
Place 2 whole cloves into the bottom of a heatproof mug. Add the cinnamon stick and, if using, the tea bag.
3
Combine honey and lemon
Add 1 1/2 tablespoons honey and 1/2 ounce (about 1 tablespoon) fresh lemon juice to the mug.
4
Pour hot water
Pour the hot water over the honey and lemon, stirring gently until the honey dissolves (about 15–30 seconds). If you used a tea bag, allow it to steep for 2–3 minutes for a mild infusion, or 4–5 minutes for stronger flavor, then remove the tea bag.
5
Add whiskey
Stir in 2 fl oz (about 60 ml) whiskey. Taste and adjust: add more honey for sweetness, more lemon for brightness, or an extra 1/2 oz whiskey for a stronger cocktail.
6
Garnish and finish
Garnish with a lemon slice threaded with the cloves if desired, and leave the cinnamon stick in the mug as a stirrer. Finish with a pinch of freshly grated nutmeg if using.
7
Serve immediately while hot. To make multiple servings, multiply ingredients by the number of servings and heat water accordingly.