Description
A comforting Hot Toddy with Tea recipe featuring warm spices, honey, lemon, and bourbon or whiskey. Perfect for cozying up on cold evenings or soothing a sore throat, this classic warm cocktail combines black or rooibos tea with a cinnamon-infused infusion for a relaxed and flavorful drink.
Ingredients
Scale
Spices and Flavorings
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
Liquids
- 1 cup water
- 2 ounces bourbon or whiskey
Tea
- 1 black or rooibos tea bag
Instructions
- Boil Cinnamon and Water: In a small saucepan, add the cinnamon stick and water. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, remove it from the heat to avoid boiling off the delicate flavors.
- Steep the Tea: Add the black or rooibos tea bag to the hot water with the cinnamon stick and let it steep for 5 minutes. This infuses the tea with the warm cinnamon flavor.
- Add Honey: Remove the tea bag from the saucepan, then stir in the honey until it dissolves completely to sweeten the tea naturally.
- Combine and Serve: Pour the freshly brewed tea into a large mug. Add the juice of half a lemon and the bourbon or whiskey. Stir gently, garnish with the cinnamon stick, and enjoy while still warm for the best comforting effect.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Adjust the amount of honey to your sweetness preference.
- Substitute bourbon with whiskey according to taste.
- Use rooibos tea for a caffeine-free alternative.
- Drink responsibly as this is an alcoholic beverage.
- This drink is best enjoyed warm; reheat gently if it cools down.
