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At its heart, a hot toddy is comfort in a mug—a cozy cold-weather sipper that keeps the chill at bay. In this version, chai spices like cinnamon, cloves and cardamom, along with a dash of spiced rum, give the drink even more of a warming feel. Feel free to substitute a more traditional bourbon in place of the rum and to adjust the level of tart lemon to your liking.
Updated on April 19, 2024
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Ingredients
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3 cups water
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1 cinnamon stick
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6 whole cloves
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6 cardamom pods, slightly crushed
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2 chai tea bags
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¼ cup spiced rum or bourbon
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2 tablespoons honey
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1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice or 2 lemon wedges
Directions
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Combine water, cinnamon stick, cloves and cardamom pods in a medium saucepan. (If you have a tea infuser, you can put the spices in that to avoid having to strain the mixture.) Bring to a simmer, then remove from heat and add tea bags. Cover and steep for 15 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve; discard the tea bags and spices.
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Return the spiced tea to the pan and reheat until warm. Stir in rum (or bourbon), honey and lemon juice, if using. Divide between 2 warmed mugs and serve immediately. (Alternatively, serve each mug with a lemon wedge for squeezing in juice to taste.)
Tips
To make ahead: Prepare spiced tea (Step 1) up to 1 week ahead; refrigerate the strained liquid in a covered container.
Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, November 2020
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
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Servings Per Recipe 2 |
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Serving Size about 12 oz. |
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Calories 139 |
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Total Carbohydrate 18g |
7% |
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Total Sugars 17g |
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Vitamin A 1IU |
0% |
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Sodium 12mg |
1% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.