Bourbon and Ginger Hot Toddy with Honey
A cozy hot toddy combining spicy ginger and smooth bourbon, sweetened with honey for a comforting beverage. This recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, brings together water, fresh ginger root, thinly sliced, bourbon for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 175 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 inch piece fresh ginger root, thinly sliced
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 whole star anise
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a small pot, bring 3/4 cup water, 1 inch thinly sliced fresh ginger root, 1 cinnamon stick, and 1 whole star anise to a simmer over medium heat. Let simmer for 7 minutes until the water is infused with the spicy aromas.
- Step 2: Remove from heat and strain the liquid into a heatproof mug, discarding solids. Stir in 1 tbsp honey and 1 tbsp lemon juice until the honey dissolves completely.
- Step 3: Add 2 oz bourbon to the mug and stir gently. Serve hot with a lemon wedge garnish if desired.
