Cinnamon-Spiced Rum Hot Toddy

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-21 · Updated 2026-05-21

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A warm, comforting cocktail combining dark rum with cinnamon and honey, perfect for chilly evenings or soothing moments. This recipe, ready in about 5 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 210 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 Serves 1 Cocktails & Beverages cuisine 210 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 oz dark rum
4 oz hot water
1 tbsp honey
1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
1 cinnamon stick
1 lemon wheel

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Instructions

Step 1: Warm a heatproof glass or mug by filling it with hot water, then discard the water.
Step 2: Add 2 oz dark rum, 1 tbsp honey, and 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice to the warmed glass.
Step 3: Pour 4 oz hot water (just off boil) into the glass and stir gently until the honey dissolves.
Step 4: Add 1 cinnamon stick as a stirrer and flavor infuser.
Step 5: Garnish with 1 lemon wheel floated on top, resting on the rim.