Orange Hot Toddy with Tea
This Orange Hot Toddy with Tea recipe is made with bourbon whiskey, black tea, and an orange-honey simple syrup. A citrusy twist on the classic cocktail you'll love! Use the extra simple syrup for additional hot toddies, cocktails, mocktails, baked goods and more.
Servings 1
Calories 191kcal
Ingredients
Orange Simple Syrup
- ½ cup (4oz) fresh orange juice (or store-bought 100% juice)
- 1 ½ ounces fresh lemon juice 1 medium lemon
- ½ cup (6oz) honey or organic cane sugar
- ¼ cup (2oz) water
Hot Toddy
- 6-8 ounces hot water
- 1 black tea bag (or 1 tablespoon loose leaf tea)
- 1 ½ ounces bourbon whiskey
- ½-1 ounce orange simple syrup depending on sweet preference
- 1 cinnamon stick
- candied citrus slice, fresh citrus slice, or orange peel optional garnish
Instructions
Orange Simple Syrup
- In a small saucepan, bring honey and water to a simmer over medium heat. Stir occasionally until the honey has dissolved. Add the orange and lemon juices. Bring to just a boil, then turn the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow syrup to cool completely. Strain the syrup with a fine-mesh strainer before transferring to a sterile airtight container or bottle.
Hot Toddy
- Add hot water to a large mug and place the tea bag in it. Steep for 3 minutes and then remove the tea bag.
- Add the whiskey and orange-honey simple syrup. Stir with a cinnamon stick and leave it in the mug. Add a small orange slice, lemon slice, or orange or lemon peel to your warm drink for garnish if desired.
Notes
Prep ahead: Make the simple syrup ahead of time and have it for hot toddies whenever you want!
Storing Orange Honey Simple Syrup: Keep any extra syrup in an airtight sterile container or bottle in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks.
Use the extra simple syrup for hot toddies, cocktails, mocktails, baked goods, and more.
Nutrition
Serving: 1drink | Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.04g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 25mg | Potassium: 33mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg