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    Ginger Lime Hot Toddy

    Published: Feb 3, 2022 · Modified: Sep 30, 2022 · by Jess Smith · Jump to Recipe · Leave a Comment · This post may contain affiliate links.

    ginger lime hot toddy
    ginger lime hot toddy
    hot toddy in a clear glass with a lime slice on the rim

    Fresh ginger and lime give this Ginger Lime Hot Toddy a tart and tangy kick. Serve it warm. 

    I started dreaming up this hot toddy recipe during last year’s Thai Food Month when temperatures here in Kansas City dropped into the single digits and stayed there for an entire week. All I could think about was all the spicy curries with a cozy hot cocktail served on the side. This year, we’re making it a reality and family cocktail-maker Frank nailed this gingery drink recipe down.

    Whether you’re making today’s dish or eating / cooking other Thai recipes, I’d love to see them! Tag me on social @inquiringchef and use #thaifoodmonth. For more Thai-inspired ideas, check out all of my Thai Recipes.

    Ginger Lime Hot Toddy Video Recipe

    What is a Hot Toddy?

    If you’re looking for a cozy cocktail to serve warm this winter, a hot toddy is a great choice. Often considered the drink to sip if you’re coming down with a cold or just feeling chilled, the drink features whiskey, hot water, and honey. Many variations add herbs, spices, and / or a squeeze of lemon juice.

    adding simple syrup to cocktail

    Special Ingredient Notes

    • Lime Peel - To give the drink tart lime flavor, use a peeler to peel off a strip of zest from a small lime. Don’t worry too much about the length of the peel, but feel free to add more or less depending on how much lime flavor you want.
    • Fresh Ginger - When I imagined this drink, I wanted a lot of ginger flavor. This drink is not short on ginger and the best way to give it a lot of ginger flavor was by grating the ginger right in. Grated ginger makes the cocktail fairly cloudy and then sinks to the bottom of the glass. If you prefer to have the ginger more evenly distributed, use store-bought pressed ginger juice, but we liked the fresh ginger flavor best.
    • Lime Leaf - These are labeled lime leaf, Thai lime leaf, or makrut lime leaf. They are the tough, stiff leaf of a makrut lime tree. Totally fine to skip them but they give the dish a unique Thai flavor and make for a beautiful garnish.
    stirring cocktail in a glass

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    ginger lime hot toddy in a clear glass with a lime slice
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    5 from 4 votes

    Ginger Lime Hot Toddy

    Fresh ginger and lime give this cozy cocktail a tart and tangy kick. Serve it warm.
    To adjust the servings in this recipe, click on the number next to servings.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time1 min
    Total Time11 mins
    Course: Drinks
    Keyword: cocktail, winter recipe
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 123kcal
    Author: Jess Smith via Inquiring Chef
    Cost: $3.00

    Equipment

    • Muddler
    • Cocktail Glass

    Ingredients

    • 1 4 inch strip Lime Peel
    • 1 teaspoon grated Fresh Ginger
    • 1 teaspoon Brown Sugar
    • ¾ cup Boiling Water
    • 1 ½ ounces Whiskey
    • Slice of Lime and / or Lime Leaf, for garnish (optional)

    Instructions

    • In the bottom of a cocktail glass, muddle the lime peel, ginger, and brown sugar until fragrant.
    • Pour boiling water and whisky over aromatics. Add a lime leaf, if using. Let sit for 5 minutes to let the flavors come together.
    • Serve warm.

    Video

    Notes

    If you don’t have a muddler, you can use the back of a spoon or the handle of a wooden spoon to mash / blend everything together to release the flavors. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 123kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 15mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg

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    About Jess

    Hi! I'm Jess. I am the recipe creator and photographer behind the 900+ recipes you’ll find on Inquiring Chef. As a mom to three young kids and professional cook, my mission is to make every moment in the kitchen and around the table count. If you’re looking for easy, flavorful, family-approved recipes, you’ve come to the right place! Learn more about me here.

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