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