You’ll need (for 1 mug)
1 cup (240 ml) hot water (or hot herbal tea, like chamomile)
1–2 tbsp honey (or maple syrup, to taste)
1–2 slices fresh lemon
1 small slice fresh ginger (optional, but so good)
1 small cinnamon stick or a pinch of ground cinnamon (optional)
Quick Instructions (5 minutes)
Heat the water
Boil water in a kettle or microwave a mug of water until hot (but not exploding lava).
Add the flavor stuff
Pop the lemon slices, ginger slice, and cinnamon into your mug.
Sweeten it
Stir in honey or maple syrup until it dissolves.
Taste and add a bit more if you like it sweeter.
Let it sit for 2–3 minutes
This gives the ginger, lemon, and cinnamon time to infuse.
Sip & enjoy
Remove the ginger or cinnamon stick if you like, or leave them in for extra flavor.
Grab a blanket, open your laptop/book, and enjoy your warm, soothing drink.
Fast Variations for Busy Days
1. Super-Lazy Version
When you’re tired or rushing:
Hot water
Big squeeze of bottled lemon juice
Spoon of honey
Stir & done.
Takes about a minute, still cozy.
2. Tea Lover’s Version
If you like tea:
Brew a cup of herbal tea (chamomile, mint, or lemon-ginger are perfect).
Add honey and lemon.
Optional: tiny pinch of cinnamon or a slice of fresh ginger.
3. Spiced Comfort Version
Hot water or herbal tea
Honey + lemon
Add:
A pinch of cinnamon
A pinch of ground cloves or nutmeg (just a pinch—strong stuff!)
This one smells like autumn and winter in a mug.
When to Drink It
This hot toddy–style mocktail is great for:
Late-night study sessions
Cold days when you just want something warm and soothing
When your throat feels scratchy
After coming in from the rain or snow