The Tea-Totaler’s Toddy - Garnishes and Dreams

The Tea-Totaler’s Toddy

A warm, comforting, and deeply spiced zero-proof toddy perfect for chilly evenings or soothing a sore throat.

Welcome to the GND Recipes Library! The Hot Toddy is legendary for its comforting properties, and you don't need whiskey to reap the benefits. This zero-proof version uses a robust black or herbal tea as the base, amplified by rich honey, tart lemon, and warming winter spices. It’s a cozy hug in a mug.

Recipe Details

  • Prep Time: 5 Minutes

  • Servings: 1 Drink

  • Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

  • 5 oz Hot brewed tea (Black, Earl Grey, or Chamomile)

  • 1 oz Fresh lemon juice

  • 1 oz Honey

  • 1 Cinnamon stick

  • 2-3 Whole cloves

  • GND Yellow Lemon Slices for garnish

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Prep Mug: In a heat-safe mug, add the honey, fresh lemon juice, cinnamon stick, and cloves.

  2. Pour: Pour the freshly brewed hot tea into the mug.

  3. Stir: Stir well until the honey is completely dissolved and the spices begin to infuse.

  4. Garnish: Float a beautiful dehydrated yellow lemon slice on top of the hot liquid.

💡 GND Pro-Tip: Hot drinks rehydrate dried fruits beautifully. When you float a GND dehydrated Yellow Lemon Slice in your Hot Toddy, it not only looks incredibly cozy but slowly releases its essential oils and tartness as the drink steeps. 👉 Shop GND Yellow Lemon Slices

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