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Honey and Ginger Hot Toddy (Tropical Sun)

A whisky hot toddy built on Tropical Sun Honey and Ginger, with a squeeze of lemon. The classic, with the honey and ginger built in.

  • Prep 10 min
  • Makes 1 glass
  • Easy
Tea Cocktails (Adults Only) · recipe card
At a glance Updated 19 Mar 2026
Tropical Sun Honey and Ginger, 20 Tea Bags 70g, Fruit and Herbal Tea, Tropical Sun Foods Limited. Sold by Teas.co.uk.
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Made withTropical Sun Honey and Ginger, 20 Tea Bags 70g
The recipe

Exact quantities, then the method.

If a hot toddy is honey, ginger, lemon and whisky, then Tropical Sun Honey and Ginger has done most of the work before you start. Brew it strong, add a measure of whisky and a squeeze of lemon, and you have the genuine article with barely any effort. The honey is already in the tea, so you may not need any more.

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⏱ 10 min 🍽 Makes 1 glass 📊 Easy 📚 Tea Cocktails (Adults Only)

You'll need

  • 1 tea bag of Tropical Sun Honey and Ginger
  • 200ml freshly boiled water (100C)
  • 35ml whisky
  • 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
  • 2 slices of lemon

Method

  1. Brew strong: steep the bag in the boiled water for 5 minutes, then lift it out.
  2. Stir in the extra honey if you want it sweeter.
  3. Add the whisky and the juice of one lemon slice, and stir.
  4. Pour into a heatproof glass, drop in the second lemon slice, and serve warm.
  5. A honey whisky or a light blended Scotch works better here than a peated variety; the extra sweetness in the tea can tip a heavily peated whisky into sharpness.
What you'll end up with: A warm, comforting toddy with honey and ginger softening a measure of whisky, just the thing on a cold night.

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