By Ujjainee Roy
January 8, 2023
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Looking for the perfect winter beverage? Try the hot toddy! The bracing drink is made with honey, lemon, whiskey and some winter spices. It's yummy, warming and the perfect pick-me-up!
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– 1 1/2 oz (45 ml) whiskey (bourbon – 1 tablespoon honey – 1/2 oz (15 ml) fresh lemon juice – 1 cup hot water – Optional: Cinnamon stick, lemon slice, or a clove for garnish
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Start by warming your mug or glass by filling it with hot water. Let it sit for a minute, then discard the water.
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Add a tablespoon of honey to the warmed mug. Measure and pour 1 1/2 ounces (45 ml) of whiskey into the mug
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Squeeze half an ounce (15 ml) of fresh lemon juice into the mug. Boil water and pour 1 cup of hot water into the mug
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Stir the ingredients well until the honey is fully dissolved. Garnish your Hot Toddy with a cinnamon stick, a slice of lemon, or a clove
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Note: Adjust the sweetness and tartness to your liking by adding more honey and lemon juice.
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