I’m not a whisky drinker, but I must admit that when I come down with a cold, as I seem to have done yesterday, a hot toddy gives me a reason to live on. Even the act of making a hot toddy is comforting.
Hot Toddy
1 1/2 fluid ounces whiskey
1 T honey
3 whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick
1 slice lemon
1 pinch ground nutmeg
Pour the honey, boiling water, and whiskey into a mug. Spice it with the cloves and cinnamon, and put in the slice of lemon. Let the mixture stand for 5 minutes so the flavors can mingle, then sprinkle with a pinch of nutmeg before serving.
I’m not sure if it’s a cure, but a hot toddy makes me feel a whole lot better and is much more palatable than over the counter liquid cold medicines.
Peace, people!
Praying for Eyebrowz 
Best of luck with the wretched cold young Leslie. I gave up whisky several decades ago as – as with my father before me – it changes my character completely, so when I get a cold it has to be tedious Lemsip I turn to!
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And what is Lemsip?
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Shamefully it is this insipid concoction;
https://www.chemistdirect.co.uk/brands/lemsip/bnd-2hr
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But if it works…
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Ah, but what kind of whiskey? That’s where the real fun is. Details, please! Oh, and I hope you feel better. 😉 – Marty
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Thanks, Marty! Since I don’t drink much whisky I went for a small bottle of Jack Daniels Honey.
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Ah, a fine choice.
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I’d always been turned off from the idea of a hot toddy, because my dad said they included butter. Blargh! Butter in a drink? I also don’t recall any mention of spices. Yours sounds much better!
Hope you’re feeling better. If not, I hope that little bottle of JD holds out long enough.
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Butter? Ewww! There are a great many recipes on the interstate for hot toddies. This one suits me best.
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I am not a whisky drinker either. I hope you feel better soon x
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Thank you!
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Get well soon. Hope the whisky works
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Thanks!
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If nothing else, a hot toddy ensures a restful night’s sleep. I remember my mom giving me them when I had mono in my early 20s. One caveat: Mom was a nurse and told us the story of a fellow nurse who gave her husband a hot toddy and he died. Cause and effect? Probably not, but something to think about. Hope you feel better!
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Hmmm….I’ll toddy with care! Thanks!
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Yes, not too much whiskey.
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I’m not crazy about whisky, so I don’t think that’s an issue—I might overdose on the honey, though….
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Here’s to feeling better….in whatever form it takes
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Amen!
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