Name: Tea Hot Toddy With Ginger
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 Cocktail
Cuisine: American

Sunday Table Verified

February 19, 2025

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This twist on a classic hot toddy combines bourbon, black tea, ginger, lemon, and honey for a comfy cocktail. I love enjoying these toddies on a chilly night next to the fire or when I'm feeling a bit under the weather.

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Tea Hot Toddy With Ginger

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Ingredients

Cocktail

WarningWheat and 1 other allergen identified

Instructions

Start by boiling the water in a hot water kettle or on the stove. Spoon the loose leaf tea into a tea diffuser or tea bag.

Place the tea diffuser/bag into a mug and add the boiling water. Steep the tea for 2-3 minutes. Remove the tea diffuser/bag and set aside.

Add the honey and stir until completely dissolved. Then, stir in the bourbon and fresh lemon juice until combined.

Garnish the toddy with a lemon slice and a cinnamon stick. Enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Ginger Infusion Magic 🌶️
Grate fresh ginger instead of using powdered to release more intense, vibrant flavor into your hot toddy and enhance the tea's complexity.
Bourbon Quality Matters 🥃
Choose a mid-range bourbon with subtle vanilla and caramel notes to complement the spicy ginger and sweet honey without overpowering the drink.
Tea Steeping Precision ☕
Steep the black ginger tea for exactly 3-4 minutes to extract optimal flavor without becoming bitter or tannic.
Honey Incorporation Technique 🍯
Warm the honey slightly before adding to help it dissolve more smoothly and integrate completely into the hot toddy.
Citrus Balance Trick 🍋
Use fresh lemon juice and zest to brighten the drink, balancing the warmth of bourbon and the spiciness of ginger for a perfectly rounded flavor profile.

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I’m Sara, the creator behind Sunday Table, sharing cozy, modern small bites and mini desserts made for entertaining. Trained in baking and culinary arts, I’ve been creating elevated, crowd-pleasing recipes since 2012 (with lots of coffee). ☕️