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A glass mug with a tea, cinnamon stick and lemon slice.
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5 from 8 votes

Hot Toddy with Tea

A hot toddy tea is the perfect comforting cocktail and winter night drink. The soothing powers of tea, lemon, and cinnamon finished off with a strong bourbon. It's a great drink to help fight off cold symptoms while also enjoying your favorite whiskey.
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10 ounces
Calories: 14kcal
Author: Kristin

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 8 oz Hot Water See Tea Directions for Temperature
  • 1 Tea Bag see notes use 2 if you want it stronger
  • 1 Tablespoon Honey
  • 1-2 ounces Bourbon Depending on how strong you want it.
  • 2 Tablespoon Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice About half a lemon
  • Dash Ground Cinnamon

Serving

  • Lemon Slice
  • Cinnamon Stick

Instructions

  • Start off by bringing the water to a boil. Check tea bag instructions for preferred temp.
  • Pour hot water in a mug and steep the tea according to package directions.
  • After the tea has been steeped, mix in the honey and stir until it is fully dissolved.
  • Add a squeeze of lemon and pour in the bourbon.
  • Sprinkle the cinnamon on top and enjoy!
  • Optional: Top with a fresh lemon slice and cinnamon stick for presentation.

Notes

Substitutions and Variations

Dark Rum: If bourbon isn't your thing you can also use a rum in this drink.
Maple Syrup, Brown Sugar or Agave: Either can be used in place of the honey.
Apple Cider: This can also be used in place of hot tea.
Traditional Hot Toddy: Skip the tea and just make this with hot water for a more classic hot toddy.
What is the best tea to use in a hot toddy?
The best hot tea to use is really up to you. I would highly suggest a strong tea like black, or green tea. You can also use teas that have strong flavors like ginger, turmeric, lemon, or herbal tea. 
One of my personal favorite teas to use in a hot toddy is chai tea. The spice of the chai goes really nicely with the bourbon and gives it a lot of extra flavor.
Here is a list of all the different types of tea you can use:
  • Ginger Tea
  • Black Tea
  • Green Tea
  • Chai Tea
  • Chamomile Tea
  • Earl Grey Tea

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 14kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.04g | Fat: 0.01g | Saturated Fat: 0.001g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 5mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.03mg