It’s cold and flu season and this year I have a cough that just won’t stop. Last night when I got home from work my chest and throat hurt from coughing so I put together a nice soothing Hot Toddy. It warmed me up inside, soothed my throat and chest, and helped me sleep too. I thought it would be nice of me to share my recipe.
Ingredients:
1 oz brandy or whiskey alcohol
1/2 dried cinnamon stick
2 whole dried cloves
dollop of honey
1 t fresh lemon juice
Yogi brand India Spice Tea or Lemon Ginger Tea
Enough boiling water to fill mug
Instructions:
- Put some water on to boil.
- Cover the bottom of a large mug with honey, lemon, and 1 oz alcohol.
- Add the tea bag and pour boiling water over the tea bag.
- Stir until honey is dissolved. Add cinnamon stick and cloves. Let steep for 3-5 minutes. Remove tea bag.
- Get cozy in your favourite chair with a warm blanket and a good book. Sip Hot Toddy while it’s hot.
- Go to bed early and get a good night’s sleep. Feel better sooner.
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