Hot Bourbon Toddy

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A comforting drink for cold evenings, featuring bourbon, honey, lemon, and a touch of spice. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 8 minutes, brings together Bourbon, Honey, Fresh lemon juice 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 150 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 Cook: 1 min Serves 1 American cuisine 150 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small saucepan, combine 1.5 oz bourbon, 1/2 oz honey, 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice, 3 oz water, 1/2 inch cinnamon stick, and 2 whole cloves.
  2. Step 2: Heat over medium-low heat for 2 minutes until the honey is fully dissolved and the mixture is warm but not boiling, stirring occasionally.
  3. Step 3: Strain into a heatproof mug, discarding the spices.
  4. Step 4: Garnish with a thin slice of lemon and serve immediately.

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