Maple Bourbon Hot Toddy

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A warm cocktail featuring smooth bourbon and rich maple syrup, brightened with fresh lemon juice and soothing hot water, perfect for cozy evenings. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together bourbon, maple syrup, 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 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 cuisine 210 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Warm a heatproof glass or mug by rinsing with hot water, then discard the rinse water.
  2. Step 2: Pour 2 oz bourbon, 3/4 oz maple syrup, and 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice into the warmed glass.
  3. Step 3: Add 4 oz freshly boiled water and stir gently with a bar spoon for 20 seconds to combine and slightly cool.
  4. Step 4: Garnish by placing 1 cinnamon stick inside the glass and floating 1 thin lemon wheel on top.

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