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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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