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Raspberry Hot Toddy Recipe (Great for Colds!)
A cozy raspberry hot toddy with warming spices, honey, lemon, and a splash of whiskey (or tea for a mocktail). Perfect for cold season, sore throats, or a quiet winter evening.
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 168kcal
Ingredients
- ¾ cup hot water
- 1 ½ ounce whiskey or bourbon or 2 oz hot chamomile tea for alcohol free version
- 2 teaspoons raw honey or maple syrup for vegan
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons raspberry puree fresh or frozen raspberries blended + strained
- 1 thin slice fresh ginger
- ⅛ teaspoon ground turmeric or a tiny knob of fresh grated turmeric
- 1 small pinch black pepper helps the body absorb curcumin from turmeric
- 1 cinnamon stick
- Optional Add-Ins: Add a little flair with fresh raspberries, a lemon wheel, or a sprig of thyme. For extra warmth and aroma, try a few cloves, a dash of cardamom, or even a star anise. These simple additions take your hot toddy from cozy to extra special.
Instructions
- Steep the base: In a mug, combine hot water, cinnamon stick, ginger slice, and turmeric. Let steep 3-5 minutes for a gentle spice infusion. (Ginger is pretty intense; I tend to leave that ingredient in for only one minute.)
- Add flavor + comfort: Stir in honey, lemon juice, and raspberry puree unit the honey melts completely.
- Add the spirit (or not!): Stir in whiskey or bourbon (or chamomile tea if making a mocktail).
- Finish + serve: Sprinkle in the tiniest pinch of black pepper, stir once, and garnish with a raspberry or lemon wheel
Notes
If you happen to have any hot toddy left over (rare, but it happens!), just pop it in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to a couple of days. When you’re ready for more, reheat gently on the stove; don't boil it, or the fruit flavors will get muted.
For sick-day prep, the freezer is your best friend. Mix everything except the hot water, freeze in small cubes, and when you need a little comfort, drop a cube into a mug and pour over boiling water. Instant cozy relief!
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 168kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 65mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg