I am a huge fan of hot toddies, so this hot toddy gift idea has been brewing in my mind forever! If you’re new to this cocktail, get ready because you’re about to become addicted. Legend has it that a hot toddy is the best cure for the common cold…and if you ask me, there’s definitely some truth to that!

It has all the fixings that any soothing drink should have – hot tea, some lemon, honey, and of course, a strong shot of bourbon. There are different variations of hot toddies, so you can alter this gift to fit any specific taste, but I promise you, this exact recipe is a winner!

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This hot toddy DIY cocktail gift is the perfect idea for just about any occasion. It's a great gift for him (or her), perfect for housewarming gifts, and definitely works for romantic and thoughtful occasions like Valentine's Day and birthdays. Plus, it's an easy and inexpensive gift idea!

The Best Occasions for a Hot Toddy Gift Mug

Really any occasion works for such a fun gift, but some are better than others! This is a really fun housewarming gift, not only because it’s warm, but also because the glass mugs are classic warm cocktail glasses, which most people don’t already have.

This is also a great Get Well Soon gift because it really does relieve some of the symptoms of the common cold!

I’ve also given this as teacher gifts (again, common cold…but also, why not??) and think it’s a great idea for gifts for men who like to drink whiskey or bourbon (it’s definitely not a girly cocktail).

What You Need for the Hot Toddy Gift Mug

Like I said before, there are a lot of variations of hot toddies, but this is the one that I always use and it’s a huge hit! It also looks adorable in this glass, so I’d recommend sticking with it.

Here’s what you need and where you can get it:

Hot Toddy Glasses

I got these glass mugs right from Amazon and they are awesome (and a really great deal!).

These glasses are actually meant for hot cocktails, which I think is a fun part of the gift because most people don’t have these in their wine/martini/tumbler collections.

Herbal Tea

These herbal teas are another great Amazon purchase. I love this brand because they package the tea individually in these cute pyramid boxes.

They are also herbal so most have no caffeine, which is important because you want to be able to drink a hot toddy at night.

Individual Honey Packets

These individual honeys were another great Amazon find and a critical piece of this hot toddy gift idea.

Before I found these cute honey packets I thought I would need to create little honey jars…obviously this is way easier for both you and whoever you give the gift to.

Lemon

To be clear, you don’t need to put a whole lemon in this drink, but I have yet to find tiny lemon packets. Plus, the lemon looks so pretty in the glass that I think it’s actually a good fit for it!

Mini Bourbon or Whiskey Bottle

The little travel-sized bottles of bourbon or whiskey are perfect for this hot toddy gift idea and definitely one of the most important elements! You should be able to find these little bottles wherever you normally buy liquor (this is different depending on your state).

How to Make a Hot Toddy

Now for the really important part – how do you actually make a hot toddy?

Luckily, if you use the ingredients in this gift, it’s pretty straightforward (in fact, it couldn’t get much easier).

Step 1: Boil some hot water and add to the glass with the tea bag. Let it sit for a few minutes until you have a nice glass of tea.

Step 2: Add the honey and stir.

Step 3: Add the bourbon and stir.

Step 4: Cut up your lemon and add a slice (or you can squeeze some if you’d prefer) and stir.

Your Hot Toddy complete!

These really are nice at the end of a long cold day. Because of the lemon and honey, they will soothe a sore throat and because of the bourbon and tea, they will soothe an achy body. And of course, we all know what a really great cocktail does for the mind, so that is a given!

I hope you enjoy giving this hot toddy gift as much as your gift recipient enjoys drinking it. Good luck!

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