Bourbon Hot Toddy
Warm up with this classic bourbon hot toddy. The lemon and honey combination makes this warm bourbon drink popular for soothing a sore throat or cold in winter.
Servings: 2 drinks
Calories: 179kcal
Cost: $4
Equipment
- 2 heatproof glassware
Ingredients
- 3 ounce honey bourbon liqueur or if using bourbon whiskey, add an extra tablespoon of honey
- 2 Tablespoons honey
- 3 Tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- 1/8 teaspoon fresh nutmeg grated
- 2 1/2 cups boiling water
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 twists of lemon or orange peel
Instructions
- Boil fresh filtered water. Allow the boiled water to rest for one minute.
- Pour half the bourbon into each heatproof mug or glassware.
- Add half of the honey, lemon juice and grated nutmeg to each mug. Stir well.
- Pour boiled water into the mug.
- Stir until the honey is dissolved.
- Garnish each mug with a twist/slice of lemon and a cinnamon stick.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- If you don't have fresh nutmeg, just substitute dried nutmeg.
- Bourbon or rye whiskey is a good substitute for honey bourbon liqueur...just add more honey to taste.
- Substitute apple cider for the lemon juice.
- Substitute a slice of orange for the lemon as garnish.
Nutrition
Calories: 179kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 0.5mg