There’s nothing better than a warm drink on a cool evening, and when you add lemon to the recipe, you’re adding goodness too. Here’s our take on the classic hot toddy, along with a few variations you can try out on family and friends.
INGREDIENTS
1 ounce bourbon
1 tablespoon mild honey
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup boiling hot water
Variation #1
1 ounce dark rum or bourbon
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon pure honey
1/4 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup hot water
Variation #2
1 ounce dark rum or bourbon
2 teaspoons fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon pure honey
1/4 cup hot brewed tea
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Add the liquor, honey, juice, and vinegar if using to a heat-proof mug.
- Top with boiling water or hot tea, stirring until the honey is dissolved.

Classic Hot Toddy & Variations
There’s nothing better than a warm drink on a cool evening, and when you add lemon to the recipe, you’re adding goodness too. Here’s our take on the classic hot toddy, along with a few variations you can try out on family and friends.
Ingredients
- 1 ounce Bourbon
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 2 tsp Fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup Boiling water
Variation #1
- 1 ounce dark rum
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 2 tsp Fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup Boiling water
Variation #2
- 1 ounce dark rum or bourbon
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 2 tsp orange juice
- 1/4 cup hot brewed tea
Instructions
- Add the liquor, honey, juice, and vinegar if using to a heat-proof mug.
- Top with boiling water or hot tea, stirring until honey is dissolved.
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