That said, the Mayo Clinic points out that alcohol has a dehydrating effect. It’s best to drink in moderation, especially while nursing a cold or flu. Here are the best and worst drinks for hydration. Add spices for even more health benefits This hot toddy strikes a great balance in terms of baking spice additions, finishing with a little heat (spicy on top of warm temperature). If you’re feeling experimental, try throwing some nutmeg or even a little red pepper in the mix. Alcohol:Alcohol can be good for a cold. The alcohol dilates the blood vessels, easing congestion and inducing sleep when used in moderation. Recent studies have shown the significant impacts of alcohol on bacteria in our bodies. One study found that moderate wine drinkers are at a reduced risk of the ulcer and gastric-cancer-causing bacteria Helicobacter pylori.

This sipping whiskey is made with real honey, blended with JD’s Old No. 7, giving a naturally sweet flavor. Like bourbon, its honeyed taste is perfect for hot water, grated ginger, lemon juice, or a lemon wedge for a hot toddy whiskey. 1. Bulleit Rye Whiskey Clove:Clove is used for upset stomachand as an expectorant. Expectorants make it easier to coughup phlegm. And of course, the ingredients listed here are in such small quantities that they are probably not enough to have an immediate therapeutic effect, but their effects can be beneficial cumulatively. Find sources: "Hot toddy"– news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR ( November 2009) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message) Pro Tip No. 2: Use premium loose leaf tea and let the tea leaves steep freely in the water or a strainer. Don't stuff the leaves into a tea ball or the like. The leaves need to open up to infuse their full flavor. Benefits of Hot Toddy

I believe tea is more than a beverage; it's a lifestyle. Tea calms the mind and soothes the spirit. If you want to live well, start by drinking tea.

You’ll taste hints of spice, vanilla, and honey with rich oaky aromas with this bottle. You’ll experience its crisp, clean, and long lingering flavors when taken neat. Whiskey is the traditional choice, but as Kuehner says, there are no restrictions. “Yours can be as simple as switching the whiskey to a mezcal or brandy or rum, or playing with different citrus and styles of honey, adding a modifying liquor like an allspice dram or an amaro,” he says. Lemons and Oranges: They are an excellent source of vitamin C, soluble fibers, and plant compounds, all of which can provide health benefits. Don’t they look so warming! We’re so excited for you to experiment for yourselves. Let us know in the comments how you makeyour besthot toddy. The world-famous “hot toddy” has gone through various variations over the years, from India’s “taddy” to the Irish Dr. Robert Bentley Todd’s “prescription” up to today’s many variations of concoctions.

It seems more and more apparent that a little nightly drink may help keep you healthy. Dr. Weil's anti-inflammatory food pyramid includes one or two glasses of red wine daily. I'll take that advice. Thank you, Dr. Weil! Even at 100 proof, it provides a blend of raw, earthy, and spicy rye with a mellowed sweet taste and smooth finish. 3. The Sexton Whiskey Single Malt To give the elixir a spicier edge, feel free to play around with ingredients. One star anise, a few whole cloves, or a slice of fresh ginger would be wonderful in a hot toddy. And, as with many recipes, maple syrup can be used in place of honey. You’ll love its fruity and malty character, bold enough to stand out in every drink it gets mixed to. This spirit with 43% ABV also offers a perfectly balanced flavor profile for mixed drinks. 9. Tullamore D.E.W. Irish Whiskey

Winter is the perfect time to hibernate and experiment in the kitchen. And a hot toddy with tea is the ideal drink to warm you when all you want is to feel cozy and well. What's In A Hot Toddy? Naming someone can be fun and interesting; you can name them on your own, and they would reply to it when you call it, giving them a sense of belonging. Plus, if you’re in the mood to embarrass your friends, this works the best. Add the whiskey, 2 teaspoons honey and 2 teaspoon lemon juice. Stir until the honey has disappeared into the hot water. Taste, and add 1 teaspoon honey for more sweetness, and/or 1 teaspoon more lemon juice for more zing.One drink, regularly enjoyed across Scotland, that offers not only a little liquid hug in a glass, but also serves as the perfect antidote to a cold, is the traditional Scottish hot toddy. Cookie and Kate 2010 - 2023. All rights reserved. Cookie and Kate is a registered trademark of Cookie and Kate LLC.