This has been a really tough month. I got walking pneumonia and have had a terrible cough for the last three weeks. It came with all the other fun cold symptoms, too: sore throat, sinus pressure, fatigue, chills. I don’t usually get sick, but this really hit me hard.
My husband is a little old-fashioned, and anytime any of us gets sick, he makes us a hot toddy. I never really believed it could cure my illness, but I never complained when he made them either. I love them when I am not feeling well. They are sweet and smell good and make you feel all warm inside. And although I can’t say this drink cured me of my walking pneumonia – I definitely needed antibiotics for that – it did make feel much better.
I started to read up on why this hot, delicious drink is known for curing ailments, and there is some science behind it! It turns out that whiskey is a great decongestant because the alcohol dilates the blood vessels, making it easier for your mucous membranes to deal with the infection. Honey is a natural cough suppressant and the warmth from the tea helps open your nasal passages. In fact, I found a picture online of an old doctor’s prescription written in 1962 that actually prescribed it! Click here to see it.
So you see, hot toddies are good for you! 🙂
I hope that you never get sick. But if the flu bug finds you this year, definitely try this delicious concoction. Trust me when I say you will feel (and sleep) much better!
Ingredients:
8 0z boiling water
1 herbal tea bag (we always use chamomile)
1 oz whiskey
Lemon wedges
Directions:
Steep the tea bag in the hot water for a few minutes until it is at desired strength. Add whiskey and honey. Mix well. Squeeze a bit of lemon in and you are all done! Drink and enjoy!
Stay healthy!
Thanks for reading my post today. Until next time, happy reading!
If you like this drink recipe, you may want to check out these others:
Sparkling Caramel Apple Sangria
This sounds like a very difficult month indeed. I’m happy you are better now.
Thanks! I am much better now!