Name: Oaxacan Hot Toddy
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3/4 ounce fresh lime juice; 3/4 ounce honey; 1 1/2 ounces water; 1 1/2 ounces mezcal; whole dried Thai chilies, for garnish; pinch of cayenne (optional)

Description

Make a Hot Toddy at home that’s better than most of the professional versions you’re likely to encounter! This Oaxacan slant uses mezcal, lime juice & honey.

Ingredients

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(for 1 drink)

3/4 ounce fresh lime juice
3/4 ounce honey
1 1/2 ounces water
1 1/2 ounces mezcal
whole dried Thai chilies, for garnish
pinch of cayenne (optional)

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Instructions

Pre-heat a mug, or other insulated cup.
Juice the lime(s).
Combine honey, lime juice, water – and cayenne, if using (see “Notes,” below) – in a small saucepan.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then turn OFF the heat and add the mezcal.
Pour into your pre-heated cup, and top with a dried chili.

Notes

Be sure to go easy on the cayenne – in a hot drink it can easily become too much!

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 drink
Calories: 178
Sugar: 18.7 g
Sodium: 99.4 mg
Fat: 0.4 g
Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
Carbohydrates: 21.3 g
Fiber: 0.8 g
Protein: 0.5 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg