Description
This Simple Hot Toddy Recipe For Colds combines hot water, tea, whiskey, honey, and lemon into a soothing beverage backed by science. A traditional remedy for coughs and colds that provides genuine symptom relief in just 5 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup very hot water (not boiling)
- 1 black or green tea bag
- 2 oz whiskey (Jack Daniels or preferred)
- 1 tbsp pure honey
- 1 tsp bottled lemon juice
- 1 fresh lemon wheel for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat water until steaming hot but not boiling. Pour into mug.
- Add honey first, then stir in tea bag and whiskey.
- Add lemon juice and stir thoroughly.
- Garnish with lemon wheel if desired. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
For alcohol-free version, omit whiskey. Use chamomile or ginger tea for extra soothing benefits. Add spices like cinnamon or ginger for enhanced relief. Best consumed immediately while hot. Limit to 1-2 servings per day. Children may enjoy the non-alcoholic version (no honey for under 12 months).
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Beverage / Remedy
- Method: Stovetop / Mug
- Cuisine: Traditional
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: hot toddy, cold remedy, natural cough relief, doctor backed recipe