This low calorie hot toddy recipe is low in calories and delicious! It’s great for cold nights, and scratchy throats, and super easy to make too!
Make this hot toddy recipe for a cough, or just to warm up after a cold day. I love this low calorie hot toddy recipe and know you will too.
Making a hot toddy for a cold is quite common. The lemon and honey help soothe your throat and the whiskey helps you sleep. Next time you don’t feel great, try making one of these hot toddy colds recipe.
But making a whiskey hot toddy isn’t just for when you’re sick. This low calorie cocktail is also great on cold nights and holiday dinners. Try this hot toddy drink anytime you need a warm up after a long day in cold weather.
This low calorie hot toddy recipe is just 113 calories!
Low Calorie Hot Toddy
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Ingredients for Skinny Hot Toddy Cocktails
The ingredients for hot totties recipes, and hot toddy ingredients for colds are the same.
The lemon and honey help sooth your throat, and the whiskey will help you sleep. You can make this cocktail with your favorite hot tea, or try this traditional hot toddy drink below.
This hot tottie recipe is simple and easy. You only need the first 4 ingredients, but can “jazz up” hot tottie recipes with the garnishes below.
Shopping List for Skinny Hot Toddies:
- Water
- Whiskey
- Honey (or maple syrup)
- Lemon
- Cinnamon stick (optional garnish)
- Pear optional (garnish)
- Star anise (optional garnish)
How to Make a Low Calorie Hot Toddy
It’s easy to make a hot toddy recipe, if you have a kettle you can use that in place of the pan.
You can make this soothing drink in just 10 minutes. So you’ll be feeling better quick!
How to Make a Skinny Hot Toddy Drink:
- In a saucepan, bring the water to a simmer. Pour the hot water into a mug.
- Add the whiskey, honey and lemon juice. Stir until the honey has disappeared into the hot water.
- Garnish with a lemon round (cinnamon stick, pear and star anise if desired) and serve hot.
Low Calorie Hot Toddy Recipe
It’s so easy to make this hot toddy recipe. You can skip the garnishes if you are making it to combat a cold, and add all the garnishes for holiday gatherings and homemade happy hours.
This low calorie cocktail is still very strong, so be sure to drink in moderation, I never cut the amount of booze in low calorie cocktails just to cut calories. So watch out, this drink is strong!
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Low Calorie Hot Toddy Cocktails
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 ounce whiskey
- 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup
- 3 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 lemon round
- 1 cinnamon stick optional garnish
- 1 slice pear optional garnish
- 1 star anise optional garnish
Instructions
- In a saucepan, bring the water to a simmer. Pour the hot water into a mug.
- Add the whiskey, honey and lemon juice. Stir until the honey has disappeared into the hot water.
- Garnish with a lemon round (cinnamon stick, pear and star anise if desired) and serve hot.
Nutrition
Nutrition and Calories in Hot Toddy Cocktails
The nutritional information below is based off 1 serving (1 cup) of the healthy hot toddy recipe above.
Important Note: As a reminder, at Lose Weight By Eating it is my goal to make you healthier, all-natural versions of your favorite recipes… not all will be “diet worthy” depending on the diet you are on. But they will be healthier versions to help curb your cravings.
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Article History:
- Originally written and published February 5, 2021 by Audrey Johns
- Updated on July 10, 2023 by Audrey Johns
