Warm Up with this Old Fashioned Hot Toddy Recipe

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Warming up oneself with an epic and old fashioned hot toddy recipe is exactly what my flu ordered.

I do not recommend getting the flu anytime soon.

Having not had the flu for almost twenty years……The flu that is going around right now is on steroids.

I can confirm.

Old Fashioned Hot Toddy Recipe- In Moderation

Now, you know I am a fan of moderation and if you’ve been reading the blog for a few months, you’ll know I don’t drink much anymore.

However, this flu needed a potent slap in the kisser and I for one was in no position to continue my tango with the flu.

I actually normally have whisky on hand in the winter specifically for cold and flu season, but this year I was underprepared.

In reality I caved and had to order out for the Jameson.

The truth of the matter is that I suffered greatly in making the decision (half joking)…..

Sitting on the couch wrestling with the mental anguish of suffering the sickness longer, or kicking it out with whisky.

But because I practice moderation, I knew I was making the best decision for me.

Why a Hot Toddy?

I truly am a fan of home remedies first and over the counter methods second.

When I considered my history with Theraflu versus an old fashioned hot toddy…….

The hot toddy has always worked better than anything store bought when dealing with a cold……

I knew having a warm cup of tea mixed with whisky was going to be potent enough to make my health return.

If you know, you know.

Old Fashioned Hot Toddy Recipe – A Wellness Staple

Here is what you will need.

• Tea Pot

• Whisky

• Cinnamon

• Ginger Tea

• Cloves

• Honey

• Lemon Juice

Directions

Boil hot water in a kettle. Pour the hot water into your mug leaving 3/4th’s of the mug free to add in the extras. Steep in your tea bag for at least a minute. After one minute, remove the tea bag. Pour your shot of whisky into your mug, sprinkle in your cinnamon and cloves generously, add in 1 tsp of lemon juice and 1tsp of honey. Stir. and enjoy.

To make it even more potent, you can add in turmeric and black pepper.

Let me know what you think of this easy hot toddy recipe.