Old Fashioned Hot Toddy

This old fashioned hot toddy is both a cocktail and a cough remedy! Soothing and perfect for flu season, it’s also great for cozy winter relaxation.

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Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: old fashioned hot toddy

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 3

Total Time: 8

Servings:

Calories: 172kcal

Author: Louisa

Add your water to a microwave-safe mug and microwave on High until it's piping hot, about 1 to 2 minutes.
Dip the black tea bag into the water and let it steep for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the tea bag.
Add the whiskey, followed by the honey and lemon juice. Stir well until the honey is fully dissolved.
Taste and adjust as needed. Add more honey for sweetness or a little extra lemon juice for more tang.
Serve with a lemon slice and a cinnamon stick. Enjoy!

Serving this hot tea toddy in a warm mug will keep it hot and extra soothing! Just fill your mug with boiling water and pour it out after 1 minute.
Make this old fashioned hot toddy recipe your own and try other comforting additions! You can add crystallized ginger, candied orange peel, or other cozy spices like whole cloves and star anise.
Make a whiskey hot toddy for sharing! Plan for 1 cup of water and 1 tea bag per person. Heat the water in a saucepan over medium heat. Once it starts to simmer, turn off the heat, add the tea bags, cover, and let them steep for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare each mug with 1 1/2 ounces of whiskey, 1 1/2 teaspoons of honey, and the juice from half a lemon. When the tea is ready, have everyone pour it into their own mug and stir.