Vanilla-Spiced Rum Hot Toddy
A warm, comforting hot toddy combining rich spiced rum with vanilla and honey notes, perfect for cozy evenings. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together spiced rum, 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 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.
Ingredients
- 2 oz spiced rum
- 5 oz hot water
- 1 tbsp honey
- 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 lemon wheel
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 5 oz of water to just boiling and pour it into a pre-warmed heatproof mug.
- Step 2: Add 2 oz spiced rum, 1 tablespoon honey, 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract into the mug.
- Step 3: Stir gently with a spoon until the honey is fully dissolved and ingredients are combined.
- Step 4: Garnish by placing 1 cinnamon stick into the mug and floating a lemon wheel on the surface.
- Step 5: Serve immediately while hot, instructing to sip slowly for warming comfort.
