Dr. Pat's Hot Toddy Cold Remedy

Submitted by Sooz Cooks

"Okay, so our family doctor suggested this instead of prescription cough syrup for relieving the cold symptoms of the ADULTS in our family (he of course, did NOT suggest it as a CURE). He says the whisky helps you sleep while the honey and lemon soothe your throat. I'm pretty sure it works, but in the end we really don't care because we love this warm drink when we aren't feeling well. Even sometimes when we are feeling well! UPDATE: Our beloved Dr. Pat passed away November 19,2010 at the age of 59 from Melanoma so now this recipe with all of it's great reviews is even more special to our family. We will miss you forever Pat!!!"

 

• Ready In: 5mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 1

ingredients

• 1 very hot cup water
• 1 tea bag (good dark Tea, Green Tea will work too)
• 2 ounces whiskey (we use Jack Daniels)
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice (we use the stuff in the plastic lemon)
• 1 slice fresh lemon (if we don't have this we don't use it) (optional)

directions

1. Place the whisky - Honey - Tea bag(s):

2. in a large microwave safe mug with 1 cup of Very Hot water.
3. NOTE: microwave if it's not hot enough, place in the microwave for 1 minute or until it is piping hot, but not boiling.
4. Add the honey.
5. Pour the hot water into the mug over the spoon you used for the honey to get off the last little drops.
6. Add the lemon juice and stir well.
7. Add the lemon slice and serve.

Reviews

[stacie296]

A friend of mine swears by fireball (cinnamon) whiskey to knock out a bad cold. It's powerful stuff but in my opinion took the typical hot toddy up a notch! Not sure it really cures a cold but it sure makes it a more enjoyable experience. ;)

 

[naughtylilminx]

You never heat honey in the microwave. It kills all the healing propertys of the honey. Add the honey to the hot mixture after it comes out of the nuke. Otherwise this is a good combination. Thank you!

 

[Jalen W.]

It relieved the sinus pressure in my head relatively fast, along with the chest congestion and runny nose. My nose is still stuffed up. DISCLAIMER: Be sure to blow on the Hot Toddy before consuming so you don't burn your tongue/mouth.

 

[Stoicbro]

Yum - very tasty. Instead of a slice of lemon - try a chunk of crystalized ginger. Great anti-oxidant.

 

[Erik L.]

Great ratio of ingredients. I didn't have any lemon in the house but I had limes; half a lime of juice worked well. I used Jameson for the whiskey and probably put in a little more than I should have ;) It has relieved my chest cold symptoms for tonight and will help me get some good rest. Thank you and rest in peace, Dr. Pat!