Powdered Spice Hot Toddy

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A warm and soothing hot toddy with aromatic spices and a hint of powdered sweetness to calm and comfort on chilly evenings. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together bourbon, hot water, and 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 "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" 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 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a pre-warmed heatproof glass or mug, combine 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp powdered sugar, and a pinch of ground cloves.
  2. Step 2: Pour in 2 oz bourbon and 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice.
  3. Step 3: Add 5 oz hot water (just off boil) and stir gently with a bar spoon until the honey and sugar dissolve completely.
  4. Step 4: Garnish by floating a lemon wheel on top and placing a cinnamon stick standing upright in the drink.
  5. Step 5: Serve warm, encouraging sipping slowly to enjoy the aromatic spices.

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