Cinnamon-Spiced Hot Toddy with Honey and Clove

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This warming hot toddy blends whiskey with honey, lemon, and aromatic spices like cinnamon and clove for a soothing drink perfect for chilly nights. This recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, brings together whiskey, 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: 5 min Cook: 5 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pour 2 oz whiskey and 1 tbsp honey into a pre-warmed mug, stirring gently until the honey dissolves completely.
  2. Step 2: Add 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice and 5 oz hot water (around 160°F) to the mug, stirring to combine.
  3. Step 3: Drop 1 cinnamon stick and 3 whole cloves into the mug and let steep for 3 minutes to infuse warm spice notes.
  4. Step 4: Garnish with a lemon wheel floating on top and serve immediately to enjoy the comforting aroma and flavor.

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