Lemon Hot Toddy (Alcohol-Free)
This alcohol-free Hot Toddy is perfect to have on hand as a natural home remedy during cold and flu season.
Servings: 1 serving
Equipment
- Sharp knife
- Blender, food processor, or heat-proof bowl
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Tea kettle or small saucepan for boiling water
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Water brought to a boil
- 1 whole Lemon, peel and flesh chopped
- 1/4 tsp Chili flakes 1/8 teaspoon chili powder can be substituted.
- 1-2 tbsp Ginger simple syrup See "RECIPE NOTES" below for link to ginger simple syrup recipe. Also, please see note of "CAUTION" also in "RECIPE NOTES."
Instructions
- Add boiled water to a blender or another vessel you are using.
- Add a cut-up lemon to boiled water. Carefully drop lemon pieces into boiled water so that the water does not splash up on you.
- Add the chili flakes.
- Blend water, lemon, and chili flake mixture for 30-60 seconds until fully blended. If using a bowl, macerate ingredients using a wooden spoon or spatula for at least 60 seconds.
- Strain solids and decant the liquid into a heatproof mug. If the liquid has cooled, you can warm it gently on the stove.
- Add 1-2 tablespoons of the ginger simple syrup to the lemon hot toddy and drink.
- You can prepare your Lemon Hot Toddy in advance and gently rewarm it when you are ready to consume it. You can also easily double this recipe.
Video
Notes
CAUTION: Never feed honey, of any kind, to babies/infants younger than 1 year old.
Ginger Simple Syrup Recipe: https://marysnest.com/how-to-make-a-healthy-simple-syrup/
Lemon Hot Toddy (Alcohol-Free) Recipe: https://marysnest.com/how-to-make-an-alcohol-free-lemon-hot-toddy/
If you’re building a traditional foods kitchen or stocking a real foods pantry, be sure to get all the books in Mary’s Modern Pioneer cookbook series, published by Penguin Random House: https://marysnest.com/modern-pioneer-cookbook-series/
Disclaimer: I am not a doctor or medical professional. If you are not feeling well, please seek professional medical attention and medicine. And if you are thinking of supplementing your treatment with home remedies, be sure to talk to your medical professional about them. It's important that you get the medicine and treatments you need to get back to good health.
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