Hibiscus Hot Toddy

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: Fusion

Diet: Vegetarian

Prep Time: 10

Total Time: 10

Servings: servings

Calories: 165kcal

Author: Jazzmine Woodard

Warm and comforting whiskey tea with lush earthy and fruity flavor notes

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Equipment

1 knife
1 cutting board
1 electric tea kettle optional
1 heat safe mug
1 jigger
1 citrus juicer optional
1 spoon

Ingredients

6 ounces hot water
1 tablespoon dried hibiscus or one hibiscus teabag
2 teaspoons honey
½ lemon
1 ½ ounce whiskey

Instructions

Use knife cut a strip of lemon peel off for garnish then cut lemon in half. Set both aside.
½ lemon
Use electric kettle to heat water to boiling (or heat for about two minutes in the microwave or four minutes on stovetop).
6 ounces hot water
Add dried hibiscus and hot water to a mug then steep for five minutes.
1 tablespoon dried hibiscus
Carefully remove the hibiscus from tea then add honey, squeeze in the lemon juice, and pour in whiskey. Stir until dissolved.
2 teaspoons honey, 1 ½ ounce whiskey
Serve with lemon peel garnish, if desired. Carefully enjoy while warm and drink responsibly!

Notes

Preparation

Grab a tea kettle to heat your water on the stovetop or simply microwave it in a mug. You can also use an electric kettle for the perfect combination of coziness and convenience.

Variations

How to make a hot toddy vegan? Replace honey with maple syrup or your plant-based sweetener of choice. I do recommend cutting the amount in half as maple syrup tends to be a bit sweeter than honey.

Can I enjoy this drink without alcohol? Certainly. A mug of hot hibiscus tea is comforting all on its own so feel free to make this recipe without the liquor if you're sober curious.

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