Feb 23, 2026by MH Foods
Total Time: 10 mins
Serves: 1

Hot Toddy

This classic cold-weather drink comes together in minutes with just a handful of ingredients. Whether you're soothing a sore throat, warding off a winter chill, or simply unwinding after a long day, this recipe is endlessly versatile. Use your spirit of choice (or omit the booze altogether) and let the honey, lemon, and warm spices do the rest.

Ingredients

2 oz (¼ cup) scotch, bourbon, rye, Irish whiskey, dark rum, cognac or amaro

3/4 oz Franca Franzoni Acacia Honey

1/2 oz fresh lemon juice

Boiling water, to fill a mug (6 to 8 oz)

1 (3-inch) lemon peel

Cinnamon stick, whole star anise or cloves to garnish (optional)


Instructions

Add the bourbon, lemon juice, and honey in your mug, then top with boiling water (use more or less depending on how strong you’d like the drink). Stir for 10–15 seconds, until the honey is fully dissolved and the ingredients are well combined. Garnish with a cinnamon stick, cloves, star anise and a lemon peel, if desired.

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