Warm Spiced Bourbon Hot Toddy

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-01 · Updated 2026-06-01

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A comforting hot bourbon cocktail infused with honey, lemon, and warming spices, ideal for chilly nights or soothing colds. This recipe, ready in about 8 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.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 3 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 oz bourbon
4 oz hot water
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 cinnamon stick
2 whole cloves
1 for garnish lemon wheel

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Instructions

Step 1: In a heatproof mug, combine 2 oz bourbon, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and 1 tbsp honey.
Step 2: Pour 4 oz freshly boiled hot water over the mixture and stir until the honey dissolves completely.
Step 3: Add 1 cinnamon stick and 2 whole cloves to the mug and let steep for 3 minutes to infuse warm spice flavors.
Step 4: Remove the cinnamon stick and cloves, then garnish with 1 lemon wheel on the rim before serving.