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/
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