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Hot Toddy Recipe for a Cold

This hot toddy recipe for a cold is my go-to recipe when I'm under the weather. It's the best cold remedy! Learn how to make a hot toddy!
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1
Author: Becky Hardin

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces whiskey or bourbon Get some pretty good quality. You're sick! You deserve the best!
  • 1½ tablespoons honey
  • 4 ounces water
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 cube crystallized ginger optional
  • 1 slice fresh lemon for garnish

Instructions

  • Mix together whiskey, water, and lemon juice in a microwave-safe bowl.
    2 ounces whiskey or bourbon, 4 ounces water, 2 teaspoons lemon juice
    A bottle of bourbon sits on a table next to a cup of coffee.
  • Microwave for 1 minute, or until it's piping hot.
  • Stir in the honey, and drop in the ginger if using.
    1½ tablespoons honey, 1 cube crystallized ginger
    A mug of lemonade with a slice of lemon next to it.
  • Garnish with a lemon slice and enjoy--you and your cold deserve it!
    1 slice fresh lemon

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Notes

I do not claim that this cold remedy hot toddy is in any way actual medicine for a cold. It can be comforting, but always see a doctor if you are sick in order to get medical advice. I find that it's a great supplement to traditional meds when I'm feeling under the weather.

Nutrition

Calories: 242kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Sodium: 7mg | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin C: 3.9mg