GreggJ Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 Hello All, Got a bit of a cold, I am feeling pretty miserable and definitely in the mood for a Hot Toddy or a variant. I couldn't find any recipe's in a search so figured we could start a new topic here to help out brothers in need. I was wondering, any fellow SBer's have any special drinks remedies to help knock out a cold? I have been drinking hot Toddies when sick for many years now and here's my personal recipe: Its nothing special but tasty and serves its purpose well. My Hot Toddy Recipe: - Loose Green Tea (cup 75% full) - Honey (1 Tablespoon) - Fresh Pink Grapefruit Juice (most of the juice from 1/2 a GF) - Rye Fill up cup usually about 2 oz. - I'll also throw in a Ricola Natural Herb cough drop in there and let it melt to add some extra herbs and mints. So what do you fellas do for a remedy when your not feeling well? Link to post Share on other sites
Richnimrod Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 One variant I often use is a dash of Angostura Aromatic Bitters (I'll use more, if my tummy is queasy). I believe it adds a bit of flavor interest, and I think maybe helps with the sinuses. My formula doesn't use Grapefruit; but Lemon, and usually in a rather smaller ratio to the honey than your recipe. I don't generally use any tea, though I have a couple times. All the 'other' ingredients generally come out at about 60% of the total with Bourbon or Rye being the remaining 40%. I usually use 100-proof or less; often 86 or 90-proof. I try to sip it as hot as I can stand it, and will usually re-heat it once, or even twice, in the microwave to keep it hot. Good Luck with your ailment, GreggJ. I hope you feel great soon. Link to post Share on other sites
GreggJ Posted February 13, 2018 Author Share Posted February 13, 2018 Thanks Rich, Feeling much better now. I did introduce the bitters and think that it does help open up the sinuses up a bit. Thanks for the help. I had grapefruits last time I had a cold and thought anything citrus would work as I was out of Lemon, I like the flavor a bit more and decided to put that in the mix. I think a white tea or a rooibos adds some depth and has some health benefits as well. To be honest I never measure, just make some tea fill it up about 70% add some Honey, Citrus, and whiskey. The bitters was a nice touch so that will go in future iterations. Thanks again. Link to post Share on other sites
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