Meyer Lemon Hot Toddy Recipe

Name: Meyer Lemon Hot Toddy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE SIMPLE SYRUP:; 2 whole Meyer Lemons; 1/2 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper; 1/2 cups Plus A Pinch Of White Sugar, Divided Use; 1 cup Water; FOR THE HOT TODDY:; 1 cup Bourbon; 1/3 cups Honey; 2 ounces, fluid Meyer Lemon Juice (from The Lemons); 1-1/2 ounce, fluid Simple Syrup (made With The Above Ingredients)

Servings: persons

1
Using a vegetable peeler, peel the lemon zest from both lemons and toss the zest into a mini food processor. Set the lemons aside.
2
Add the cayenne pepper into the food processor. And maybe a tiny pinch of sugar. Blitz until it's as finely chopped as possible.
3
In a small saucepan, combine the 1/2 cup of sugar, water and the zest mixture. Simmer on medium for about 15 minutes, until a syrup forms and thickens.
4
Strain the mixture through a sieve into a bowl and let the bowl of liquid cool for 15 minutes. Discard solids.
5
Back into the pan, add the bourbon, honey, 2 ounces of lemon juice (from the reserved lemons) and the simple syrup. Warm up to desired heat and serve in glass mugs. Garnish with additional lemon peel if desired.

176

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE SIMPLE SYRUP:, 2 whole Meyer Lemons, 1/2 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper, 1/2 cups Plus A Pinch Of White Sugar, Divided Use, and more.

Yes, Meyer Lemon Hot Toddy falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Meyer Lemon Hot Toddy

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