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The Hotty Toddy: Grandpa's Cure for the Common Cold
October 7, 2025 - Robert Bentley Todd, an Irish doctor who prescribed patients a mix of hot brandy, water, cinnamon, and sugar. Another story suggests a Scottish pub served whiskey diluted with hot water to keep patrons warm. Regardless of its true origins, the hot toddy has remained a beloved warm drink for colds, especially during the winter months.
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Genuine question about a hot whiskey when sick
It'll depend on the ingredients. Plenty of lemon and cloves will help with congestion, and the honey (and the whiskey) will soothe your throat etc, but mostly for me it's an excuse... 🤭 More on reddit.com
IsItBullshit: Is whiskey good to drink if you have a cold?
Bullshit. Drinking alcohol does not help your body fight bacteria... and, given the fact that cold is a virus, that's really immaterial. If it does anything, it might help you sleep, or make you feel a bit better. But that's about it. More on reddit.com
Whiskey really does help a cold!!!
Yep. A nice lemon-honey-whiskey toddy will kick it right out of you. (And help you sleep, as a bonus :)
More on reddit.comDrink whiskey while sick?
I make hot toddies. Some kind of tea plus honey, lemon, and cheap scotch or bourbon. I've been using J&B. More on reddit.com
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r/ireland on Reddit: Genuine question about a hot whiskey when sick
December 27, 2022 -
Is true a hot whiskey helps a cold or is just a an excuse to have a drink, I guess if you have a few you will forget you have a cold?
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It'll depend on the ingredients. Plenty of lemon and cloves will help with congestion, and the honey (and the whiskey) will soothe your throat etc, but mostly for me it's an excuse... 🤭
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It can alleviate pain and help you sleep, it doesn't help you fight the infection.
BBC Good Food
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Classic hot toddy recipe | Good Food
Hot toddy is a warming drink combining water, whiskey, honey and lemon juice. It is often drunken as a nightcap and traditionally taken as a remedy to help ease the symptoms of colds and flu.
Published January 31, 2025
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Hot Toddy Recipe (Soothe Your Cold & Cough)
September 13, 2024 - This classic winter drink recipe is the perfect warm sip to soothe a sore throat, cough, or cold. Forget the usual hot lemon water– this drink adds whiskey, honey, and ginger into the mix for a cocktail you can enjoy on sick days.
Time 05:00 Calories 242
VinePair
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Your Aunt Was Right: The Hot Toddy Is the Cure for the Common Cold | VinePair
July 13, 2022 - The steam from the hot water might also help to clear congestion. Whiskey might also cause drowsiness, helping you to get more rest. For decades (or maybe even centuries) people have used the Hot Toddy as a natural remedy for easing all those aches and pains that are associated with the common cold.
Cookie and Kate
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Classic Hot Toddy
August 1, 2024 - Hot toddies are reported to help reduce cold symptoms, although you really don’t want to overdo it on the whiskey. Your body needs to heal, and the simple combination of warm water, honey and lemon combined can work wonders. Alcohol doesn’t mix well with over-the-counter and prescription medications. So, no hot toddies for you if you’re taking medicine!
Time 10:00 Calories 149
Food.com
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Dr. Pat's Hot Toddy Cold Remedy Recipe - Food.com
"Okay, so our family doctor suggested this instead of prescription cough syrup for relieving the cold symptoms of the ADULTS in our family (he of course, did NOT suggest it as a CURE). He says the whisky helps you sleep while the honey and lemon soothe your throat.
Time 05:00 Calories 206
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How to Make a Hot Toddy for Colds and Flu - Just Easy Recipes
March 7, 2025 - A classic Hot Toddy Recipe for Colds and Flu made with just a handful of ingredients. ... In a large heatproof glass or ceramic mug, add the hot water. Then add the whiskey, honey and lemon juice and give it a swirl to mix everything together.* (See Note)
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