by Stephanie | Nov 19, 2018 | Simple Living
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Like many of you, I drink several cups of coffee a day. I don’t typically drink hot tea, however when the weather starts to get chilly (here in Maryland that is around the end of September) you really can’t beat an awesome cup of hot tea.
A Hot Toddy to be exact.
A Hot Toddy is traditionally a hot drink of honey and herbs mixed with liquor such as scotch, bourbon, or whiskey. An evening Hot Toddy is one of my favorite things about fall and winter.
My go to for a long time has always Celestial’s Sleepytime tea with some sugar or honey and a shot of bourbon. It is an awesome nightcap. However, after discovering that the main ingredient, Chamomile, is a natural blood thinner, I decided to try some alternative recipes to change it up a bit.
One of my FAVORITE Companies to buy looseleaf tea from is Farmhouse Teas.
Read on for some awesome hot toddy recipes to make your fall/winter cozy and warm!
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1) Hot Cinnamon Chai
Cinnamon Chai tea truely encompasses the essence of fall for me. It is just the perfect fall drink, alcohol or not.
Don’t forget to add the milk! It is a chai tea if it isn’t brewed with both hot water and hot milk.
Let me know what you think!
Hot Cinnamon Chai
Ingredients
- 12ozHot Water
- 2Twinings Chai tea bags
- 2tbspsugar
- 1splash milk
- 1ozCinnamon Liquor We used Fireball
Instructions
Add boiling water to a mug.
Seep tea bags in hot water according to directions.
Add sugar, liquor, and milk.
Garnish with star anise and cinnamon sticks.
Click image above to check it out on Amazon
2) Traditional Hot Toddy
Traditionally used as a cold remedy, I was a little skeptical because it is essentially hot watered down bourbon, which isn’t too appealing.
However, with the lemon and honey, it really transforms into an soothing and refreshing hot drink.
I could see it working wonders for a cold.
Give it a try!
Traditional Hot Toddy
Servings 1
Ingredients
- 12ozHot water
- 1 1/2ozBourbonWe used Jim Beam
- 1tbsphoney
- 1lemon slice
- 4dropslemon juice
Instructions
Add boiling water to a mug.
Add bourbon
Add honey, lemon slice, and lemon juice
3) Refreshing Mint
I expected not to like this one. I was worried that it would be too minty but it was DELICIOUS. The perfect amount of sweet mint, not harsh mint flavor.
I DEFINITELY recommend. In fact, this has become a regular for me. Hope you enjoy!
Refreshing Mint Hot Toddy
Ingredients
- 12ozHot water
- 1Bigelow Mint Medley tea bag
- 1 1/2ozPeppermint SchnappsWe used Leroux Peppermint Schnapps
- 2 tspsugar
Instructions
Add boiling water to a mug.
Seep tea bag in boiling water according to directions.
Add Peppermint Schnapps and sugar.
Click image above to find Bigelow Mint Medley Tea on Amazon
4) Soothing Night Cap
This is my original go-to recipe and one that I still have quite often. It is soothing, relaxing and sweet. It really adds a cozy feel to your evening.
Soothing Night Cap Hot Toddy
Ingredients
- 12 ozHot water
- 1Bigelow Sweet Dreams tea bag
- 1ozHoney Irish Mist
- 2tspsugar
Instructions
Add boiling water to a mug
Seep tea bag in boiling water according to instructions.
Add Honey Irish Mist and sugar.
Click image above to find Celestial Sleepytime Tea on Amazon
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5) Egyptian Licorice
I really did not know what to expect with this one. I hear “licorice” and I am it to taste like black jelly beans. This did not! It was surprising sweet with a little bite but very pleasant!
Let me know what you think!
Egyptian Licorice Hot Toddy
Ingredients
- 12 ozBoiling water
- 1Yogi Egyptian Licorice tea bag
- 2tsphoney
- 1ozJim Bean Bourbon
Instructions
Add boiling water to a mug.
Seep tea bag in boiling water according to instructions.
Add honey and bourbon.
Click image above to find Yogi Egyptian Licorice Tea on Amazon
6) Lemon Lavender Hot Toddy
While I love the smell of lavender, I don’t know if I have ever TASTED it. I wasn’t sure how this one would go but I was pleasantly surprised.
It has a refreshing, floral scent as you would expect and was really quite nice.
The Disaronno is sweet on its own, so you do not need to add additional sweetener.
Try the recipe!
Lemon Lavender Hot Toddy
Ingredients
- 10 ozHot water
- 1Celestial Lemon Lavender Lane tea bag
- 1ozAmeretto Liqueur (Disaronno)
Instructions
Add boiling water to a mug.
Seep tea bag in boiling water according to instructions.
Add Disaronno.
Stir thoroughly.
Click image above to find Celestial Lemon Lavender Lane Tea on Amazon
7) Spicy Ginger Hot Toddy
Wow, I really enjoyed this one!
It was spicy, but not HOT spicy.
The ginger in this tea is flavorful and adding some cinnamon whiskey creates another layer of spice.
This recipe will become a regular evening treat.
Give it a try!
Spicy Ginger Hot Toddy
Ingredients
- 10 ozHot water
- 1Yogi Ginger tea bag
- 1ozCinnamon WhiskeyWe used Fireball.
- 2tsphoney
Instructions
Add boiling water to a mug.
Seep tea bag in hot water according to instructions.
Add Cinnamon Whiskey and honey.
Click image above to find Yogi Ginger Tea on Amazon
Your 1st Step to a Simple Living Lifestyle!
A great place to start with Simple Living is to start making your own cleaning and personal products!
With this FREE eBook, you can easily get started with over 10 quick but effective recipes that use ingredients you already have in your house!
Stephanie
Welcome to Wingin’ it on the Homestead! My name is Stephanie Leaf. I am a wife to a can-fix-anything husband, mother of two boys under 3, future expert gardener, lover of anything old and dusty, and inspiring homesteader. My family and I are new to this journey and loving every minute of it. Please join me in embracing a simpler life!
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