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How to Make 20 Old Fashion Hot Toddy’s, Recipes to Ease Cold & Flu Season

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When Winter Coughs Call for Comfort

It’s a blustery winter evening, and the house is unusually still. The usual chatter and laughter have been replaced by soft sniffles from the living room. Blankets are pulled tight, tissues are within reach, and you—ever the caretaker—know exactly what to do.

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You fill the kettle, gather the honey, lemons, and a few fragrant spices. Soon, the cozy aroma of a Hot Toddy begins to drift through the air. That first steamy sip brings relief—not just for the body, but for the heart.

Because sometimes, love is brewed one cup at a time.

The Healing Power of a Hot Toddy

A Hot Toddy isn’t just a drink—it’s a warm hug in a mug. Passed down through generations, this comforting classic blends natural ingredients that truly work wonders:

  • Honey soothes sore throats and coughs.
  • Lemon delivers a gentle boost of vitamin C.
  • Spices like cinnamon, ginger, and clove help warm the body and ease congestion.

As a grandmother, I’ve always stood by the old saying: “Feed a cold, starve a fever.” But I’ve learned that feeding the soul is just as important. A homemade toddy offers healing and hydration. It provides heartwarming care in every sip. You may be nursing a loved one back to health. You might be seeking your own moment of calm.

10 Hot Toddy Recipes for Adults

Each of these soothing drinks brings its own twist of comfort—some spicy, some citrusy, all deeply relaxing.

1. Classic Hot Toddy

A timeless cold-season remedy.
Ingredients: 1 oz bourbon, 1 tbsp honey, juice of ½ lemon, ½ cup hot water, cinnamon stick (for garnish).
Instructions: Stir honey and lemon in a mug, add bourbon, pour in hot water, stir, and garnish with cinnamon.

2. Apple Cider Toddy

A cozy fall-inspired twist.
Ingredients: 1 oz spiced rum, ½ cup hot apple cider, 1 tsp honey, cinnamon stick.
Instructions: Warm the cider, stir in rum and honey, and garnish with cinnamon.

3. Ginger Hot Toddy

Perfect for clearing sinuses.
Ingredients: 1 oz whiskey, ½ cup hot ginger tea, juice of ½ lemon, 1 tsp honey, fresh ginger slice.
Instructions: Combine all ingredients in a mug and garnish.

4. Maple Bourbon Toddy

A sweet, smoky take on the classic.
Ingredients: 1 oz bourbon, 1 tbsp maple syrup, juice of ½ lemon, ½ cup hot water.
Instructions: Mix syrup, bourbon, and lemon juice; add hot water and stir.

5. Chai Hot Toddy

Warm spices meet sweet comfort.
Ingredients: 1 oz spiced rum, ½ cup hot chai tea, 1 tsp honey, star anise.
Instructions: Stir together and garnish.

6. Honey Lavender Toddy

Gentle and floral—perfect before bed.
Ingredients: 1 oz vodka, ½ cup lavender tea, 1 tbsp honey, lemon wedge.
Instructions: Brew lavender tea, mix with honey and vodka, garnish with lemon.

7. Spiced Orange Toddy

Bright, citrusy, and uplifting.
Ingredients: 1 oz Grand Marnier, ½ cup hot water, juice of ½ orange, 1 tsp honey, orange peel.
Instructions: Combine ingredients and stir.

8. Hot Buttered Rum

Rich, indulgent, and nostalgic.
Ingredients: 1 oz dark rum, 1 tsp unsalted butter, 1 tsp brown sugar, dash cinnamon and nutmeg, ½ cup hot water.
Instructions: Stir until butter melts.

9. Cinnamon Whiskey Toddy

For the spice lovers.
Ingredients: 1 oz cinnamon whiskey, ½ cup hot water, juice of ½ lemon, 1 tsp honey, cinnamon stick.
Instructions: Mix well and garnish.

10. Peppermint Hot Toddy

Cooling yet cozy.
Ingredients: 1 oz peppermint schnapps, ½ cup hot water, 1 tsp honey, mint sprig.
Instructions: Stir and garnish.

10 Mock Hot Toddy Recipes (Kid-Friendly & Alcohol-Free)

Even little ones deserve a soothing mug of comfort. These mock toddies are gentle, delicious, and packed with natural goodness.

1. Classic Honey Lemon Toddy

Simple and soothing.
Ingredients: ½ cup hot water, 1 tbsp honey, juice of ½ lemon, cinnamon stick.

2. Apple Cider Mock Toddy

Warm and spiced.
Ingredients: ½ cup hot apple cider, 1 tsp honey, dash cinnamon, apple slice.

3. Chamomile Honey Toddy

Perfect for bedtime comfort.
Ingredients: ½ cup hot chamomile tea, 1 tsp honey, lemon wedge.

4. Orange Spice Toddy

Citrus sunshine in a mug.
Ingredients: ½ cup orange juice, ½ cup hot water, dash cinnamon, orange slice.

5. Ginger Lemon Mock Toddy

Soothes sore throats fast.
Ingredients: ½ cup hot ginger tea, juice of ½ lemon, 1 tsp honey, fresh ginger slice.

6. Cranberry Apple Toddy

Festive and fruity.
Ingredients: ¼ cup hot cranberry juice, ¼ cup hot apple cider, dash cinnamon, orange slice.

7. Mint Honey Toddy

Refreshing and calming.
Ingredients: ½ cup hot mint tea, 1 tsp honey, lemon wedge.

8. Spiced Pear Toddy

Delicate and comforting.
Ingredients: ½ cup hot pear juice, 1 tsp honey, dash nutmeg, pear slice.

9. Lavender Vanilla Toddy

Gentle, floral, and sweet.
Ingredients: ½ cup hot lavender tea, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 tsp honey, lemon wedge.

10. Cinnamon Milk Toddy

A creamy childhood favorite.
Ingredients: ½ cup warm milk, 1 tsp honey, dash cinnamon, sprinkle nutmeg.

A Final Sip of Wisdom

There’s no medicine quite like love served in a steaming mug. Whether you’re tending to sniffles or winding down after a long day of caregiving, these recipes provide comfort. The comfort they offer goes far beyond the ingredients.

Because sometimes, healing begins with a simple act of care—warming hearts one cup at a time.

Love,

Granny B❤️

🌿 The Plan of Salvation 1. God’s Love and Purpose for You God created you to be in relationship with Him and to have eternal life. John 3:16 (KJV) “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” Jeremiah 29:11 (KJV) “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” 2. The Problem: Our Sin Separates Us from God All people have sinned, and sin causes spiritual death—separation from God. Romans 3:23 (KJV) “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.” Romans 6:23 (KJV) “For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” 3. The Solution: Jesus Paid the Price for Our Sin Jesus Christ lived a sinless life and died in our place. He rose from the dead, defeating sin and death. Romans 5:8 (KJV) “But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” 1 Peter 2:24 (KJV) “Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.” 4. Our Response: Receive Jesus by Faith We are saved by grace through faith, not by our works. We must personally receive Christ into our hearts. Ephesians 2:8–9 (KJV) “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any man should boast.” Romans 10:9–10 (KJV) “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.” 5. The Result: A New Life in Christ When you accept Jesus, you are made new and begin a lifelong relationship with God. 2 Corinthians 5:17 (KJV) “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” John 1:12 (KJV) “But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name.” ✨ Would You Like to Pray? If you’ve never accepted Jesus as your Savior, you can do it right now. A simple prayer from the heart might sound like this: “Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner and I need Your forgiveness. I believe You died for my sins and rose again. I trust You as my Savior and invite You into my heart and life. Help me to turn from my sin and follow You. Thank You for saving me. Amen.”
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