![]() ![]() Hot toddy is considered a very popular cough and cold remedy. A mixture of boiled dried lemon, dried basil, honey, and a shot of whiskey sipped and inhaled alternatively can help ease throat and sinus congestion. Cloves and cinnamon may be added for flavor and potency. Regular sips of honey, lemon and whiskey concoction can help relieve the congestion in the chest and provide relief from sinusitis. Liquor, for the most part whiskey, has been traditionally used in treating chest congestion or mild bronchitis. People suffering from bronchitis often suffer from following symptoms: The bronchial tubes carry air to the lungs. Sip peppermint and chamomile tea to open up the bronchial passage.īronchitis refers to the inflammation of bronchial tubes.Sleep in an elevated position to avoid collection of mucus in the throat and lungs.Mix grape juice with an equal amount of honey.A gargle will soothe the throat and reduce irritation. Add a few drops of eucalyptus oil to the water for relaxation. Steam calms a sore throat and eases dry cough. A dash of whiskey combined with honey and lemon may help eliminate mucous and clear sinuses in dry cough.Some other easy tips and home remedies for cough relief are as follows: A dry cough may be an indicator of a benign or a serious disease. Some of the qualities of alcohol are as follows:Ī dry cough is one that does not cause phlegm or sputum. In fact, healing and alcohol is a controversial and unproven subject however, alcohol has been used in the treatment of cough for generations now. The word alcohol may well have negative connotations to it. In fact, many over-the-counter cough syrups have some alcohol in them. Whiskey is considered to calm a sore throat, warm the chest and induce sleep. Just a slice of lemon works perfectly here, providing a good flavour and a dose of vitamin C.Whiskey has been an important ingredient in home remedies to cure coughs and colds. And it’s important to use the whole stick and not ground spice, which would result in a strange texture.īut again, if you fancy being fancy, try adding a knob of ginger, a couple of cloves, a star anise or a vanilla pod. I wanted to keep this recipe really simple and unpretentious so haven’t added much to it. Not just for flavour but maple syrup is also great for soothing sore throats. Typically honey is used here, but as I am vegan I use maple syrup instead.Īnd I’m not just saying this… I think it’s a better choice in this recipe. Not to mention it provides some more medicinal benefits. I’ve also tried it with a turmeric spice tea before and it was delicious. Whiskey is another great choice, of course! The liquidīut if you fancy being… fancy, then you can use chai tea instead. It’s smooth, not too harsh and pairs beautifully with the cinnamon. It’s not necessarily something I drink regularly but for hot toddies, it’s my favourite. How to make the best Rum Hot Toddy The alcohol If you too have a cold, take this prescription as needed and I hope you feel better:-) The drop of rum might have something to do with it too….Warming spices to clear the passage ways and create an uplifting aroma.The hot liquid hydrates, soothes and breaks up mucus, allowing us to breathe better.Why do hot toddies make us feel so much better, when we’re run-down? It can be a reprieve from school, work and chores, an excuse to stay in bed doing nothing or catch up on idle hobbies and of course, drink hot toddies. Rum Hot Toddy as a cold remedyīeing ill can have it’s charms. I am usually one for whiskey over rum but after my rum & raisin ice cream… I’m now a fan. It’s just a pleasant coincidence that they all taste good! The rum is to numb, the syrup to soothe, the lemon for vitamin C and the cinnamon and hot water to warm you up. I am convinced hot toddies are the best cold remedy. I had a tiny bit left, just enough for one drink… and since I have a cold, I decided to make it a warm one. ![]()
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