Chai-Spiced Hot Toddy

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A warm and comforting hot toddy infused with chai spices to soothe and invigorate on chilly evenings. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together dark rum, hot water, honey 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 180 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.

Prep: 7 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Steep 1 chai tea bag in 5 oz hot water for 4 minutes in a heatproof glass mug.
  2. Step 2: Remove the tea bag and immediately add 2 oz dark rum, 1 tbsp honey, and 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice.
  3. Step 3: Stir gently with a bar spoon until the honey is fully dissolved.
  4. Step 4: Garnish with a cinnamon stick placed upright in the mug and a lemon wheel rested on the rim for fragrance and visual warmth.
  5. Step 5: Serve hot and enjoy slowly for maximum comfort.

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