The perfect drink for your neighborhood Christmas cookie exchange or New Year’s Eve party, I serve this healthy Crockpot Hot Toddy to both adults and children, and sometimes I make ’em as an after school treat for the boys and the gaggle of friends they bring home.
It is best to start making this spicy, warming drink several hours before you plan to serve it as most Crockpots can take time to come to temperature.
Crockpot Hot Toddy
Ingredients
- 4 quarts water
- 8 herbal tea bags
- 1-2 inches fresh ginger, thinly sliced
- 4 cinnamon sticks
- ⅓ cup honey
- 2 lemons, sliced
Instructions
Equipment
When making Hot Toddies, I’ve found it’s best to add the lemon at the end of the cooking process, as the rind can become bitter and overshadow the other flavors in this drink if the lemon is added to early.
I lightly sweeten this healthy beverage so that those looking to limit their intake of honey and other sugars can partake in it. I set out additional honey and [stevia] for guests (such as my boys) who want a sweeter Toddy.
Here are some of my other favorite warming beverage recipes:
lucaswe says
I made this for New Years Day and it was a hit. I used Cinnamon and Spice Herbal Tea. Thanks for the great recipe.
a says
anyone know how much four quarts is?? i.e. in litres..i’m from aust :-)
lucaswe says
I Googled it and four quarts came to 3.7854 litres
Myjuicingweb says
Can i add some ginger powder. I want more hot effect..
Elana Daley says
I laughed when I saw your post!! It’s one of my favorite drinks w/o the alcohol and I introduced my husband to it last year. So funny, it brings back memories of 4 families renting a home in Lake Tahoe for the holidays and building snow ladies (yes anatomically correct) and ice skating/snow skiing. Of course that was when I was a kid. Hope you are having the best holiday and hope it’s relaxing too!
Susan says
MMMmm – sounds lovely. What herbal tea have you had the best luck with? With the ginger and cinnamin It may even taste a bit like a rum toddy.
Denise says
Thanks, Elana! It’s nice to see a hot toddy that’s not fruit juice based–they’re delicious, but too much sugar for me.