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    Hot Toddy, Totty, or Tottie...no matter how you spell it...

    January 11, 2016 by Anna 1 Comment

    A Hot Toddy is the perfect solution if you're suffering with a cold or if you want a warm, comforting cocktail! Just go to your pantry and mix together a few ingredients for this easy old-fashioned remedy.

    I woke up with a cold this morning....ugh! Best solution? A Hot Toddy! And it is so much tastier than those over the counter cold remedies.

    Plus, I have the ingredients in my pantry and won't have to get out of my cozy jammies to go to the drug store.

    This Hot Toddy is the perfect solution for those suffering with a cold! Just go to your pantry and mix a few ingredients to soothe your suffering.

    The heat warms, the lemon and honey soothes and the alcohol will lull me to sleep... sleep that gives my body a chance to heal.

    If you're under 21 or don't drink alcohol, you can leave it out. The warmth of the drink can also help you fall asleep.

    This Hot Toddy is the perfect solution for those suffering with a cold! Just go to your pantry and mix a few ingredients to soothe your suffering.

    The alcohol in the hot toddy can dilate the blood vessels which may help the mucus membranes deal with the infection.

    In this case, more is not better; only drink one. Too much alcohol will have the opposite effect and you won't be able to sleep!

    This Hot Toddy is the perfect solution for those suffering with a cold! Just go to your pantry and mix a few ingredients to soothe your suffering.

    Families have been making hot toddies for generations to help get through cold and flu season. There is some science regarding the benefits of a hot toddy.

    Even if you don't have a cold, this is a Gr8 winter drink! Jazz it up a bit with some extra spices like a cinnamon stick or two!

    This Hot Toddy is the perfect solution for those suffering with a cold! Just go to your pantry and mix a few ingredients to soothe your suffering.

    How to Make a Hot Toddy

    You can use just boiling water or you can use an herbal tea. Caffeinated black tea also tastes delicious, but if you're sensitive to caffeine, it may not be the best choice.

    If you find yourself making tea often, you may want to invest in an electric tea kettle. I love mine!

    After you've chosen your tea, pour the boiling water over it into your mug. Leave some space at the top.

    Then add the whiskey, honey, and lemon juice. Stir until the honey is dissolved. Inhale the warm steam and sip on the soothing lemon and honey. Nighty night!

    Other Winter Comfort Foods

    Whether you have a cold or not, these recipes are comforting and delicious and will lift your spirits.

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    • Beef and Potato Stew
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    Hot Toddy

    The perfect hot drink for cold winter months.
    Prep Time8 mins
    Total Time8 mins
    Course: Beverage
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 1 serving
    Author: Anna

    Ingredients

    • 8 ounces of boiling water
    • 1 herbal tea bag of your choice, (Herbal tea is recommended the caffeine in black tea will only keep you awake...and you need to sleep!)
    • 1 ounce whiskey, any kind will work.
    • 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
    • 1 Tablespoon honey
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    Instructions

    • Pour the boiling water over the tea bag into a mug.
    • Steep the tea for a couple minutes until it reaches the strength you prefer, then remove the tea bag.
    • Add the whiskey, lemon juice, and honey to the mug.
    • Stir until all the honey is dissolved.
    • Cuddle up under a cozy blanket and inhale the steam and sip your Hot Toddy until gone.
    • Then take a nice nap!

    Notes

    Gr8 Variations:
    • You don't have to use tea at all, simply add the whiskey, lemon juice, and honey to a cup of very hot water, this is the more classic version.
    • Try using apple cider instead of tea, just heat it up before adding the whiskey, lemon juice and honey.
    Tried this recipe?Mention @Great8Friends or tag #gr8food!
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    One of our favorite places to buy tea is Perennial Tea Room. It's a small business run by nice people and they will ship to you!

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    1. Terri

      January 11, 2016 at 1:33 pm

      Ok Dr. Anna.

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