Library Spice Cinnamon Hot Toddy

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A warm, comforting spiced cocktail with cinnamon and honey, inspired by cozy reading nights and popular books. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together dark rum, hot water, honey syrup 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 195 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: 6 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 195 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 4 oz of water until steaming but not boiling.
  2. Step 2: In a pre-warmed heatproof glass mug, pour 2 oz dark rum, 1 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey and water), and 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice.
  3. Step 3: Slowly add the hot water while stirring gently with a bar spoon to combine.
  4. Step 4: Insert 1 cinnamon stick into the glass and let it infuse for 1 minute.
  5. Step 5: Garnish by floating a thin lemon wheel on the surface and resting the cinnamon stick against the rim.

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