Spiced Tea Hot Toddy

Name: Spiced Tea Hot Toddy
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: British,American,Irish,Scottish
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 5 cloves, optional; 1 stick cinnamon, optional; 1 pod star anise, optional; 1 tablespoon black tea leaves; 1 tablespoon honey, or to taste; 2 ounces brandy, dark rum, or whiskey; 1 lemon wedge

A warming winter drink, this hot toddy features black tea, lemon, whole spices, honey, and a spirit like rum, whiskey, or brandy.

⭐ 4.1 (68 reviews) Prep: 5 minCook: 5 minTotal: 10 minYields: 1 serving

Category Tags:

Beverage Cocktail

Cuisine Tags:

British American Irish Scottish

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Instructions

Combine water and spices in a small pot and heat until just below boiling; then remove from heat.
Add tea leaves and steep for 4 minutes.
Strain the liquid into a large mug.
Stir in honey.
Gently pour your chosen spirit (brandy, rum, or whiskey) over the back of a spoon to float on top.
Squeeze lemon juice into the mug, and drop the wedge in for stronger flavor if desired.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 217 kcal

Carbohydrate: 25 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Fiber: 2 g

Protein: 1 g

Saturated Fat: 0 g

Sodium: 13 mg

Sugar: 19 g

Fat: 0 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g