Winter Spiced Whiskey Toddy
A warm and comforting whiskey toddy infused with warming spices and citrus, perfect for chilly evenings. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together bourbon whiskey, hot water, honey syrup (1:1 honey to water) 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 160 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 whiskey
- 5 oz hot water
- 0.75 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey to water)
- 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 whole cloves
- 1 slice lemon wheel
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 5 oz hot water until near boiling and pour into a pre-warmed heatproof mug.
- Step 2: Add 2 oz bourbon whiskey, 0.75 oz honey syrup, and 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice to the mug.
- Step 3: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 20 seconds to dissolve the honey and blend flavors.
- Step 4: Add 1 cinnamon stick and 2 whole cloves to the mug and let steep for 2 minutes.
- Step 5: Remove the cloves with a spoon, then garnish by floating a thin lemon wheel on top and resting the cinnamon stick inside the mug.
