With temperatures dropping and seasons changing, chances are you or someone you know will pick up a cold at least once over the course of the year. And while there are plenty over-the-counter remedies you can get at your local pharmacy, it might actually be a better idea to head to your liquor store, grab a nice bottle of whiskey, and make a Hot Toddy instead. Show When you have a cold, one of the main ways your body is able to fight it off is by getting enough sleep so that you’re well rested. While you could turn to NyQuil to try and help with that job, a Hot Toddy works just as well — and a bit more naturally — at relieving your symptoms, so you can rock off to sleep without the morning grogginess that some folks experience with nighttime cough and cold medicine. The Hot Toddy Guide
What’s a Hot Toddy Made Out Of?A hot toddy combines whiskey, honey, boiling water, and lemon juice. Don't Miss A DropGet the latest in beer, wine, and cocktail culture sent straight to your inbox.
What Alcohol Should You Use in a Hot Toddy?Whiskey should be used in this congestion-clearing cocktail. Is a Hot Toddy Good for a Cough?Yes. The alcohol can help clear mucus by dilating blood vessels in the upper body. 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. For the most part, it was just assumed that it was one of those antidotes, like chicken soup, that works because your brain thinks it works and not because there is actual science behind it (a.k.a. the placebo effect). But as it turns out, a Hot Toddy is actually pretty great, from a scientific perspective, at soothing your cold. The reason many of us use cold and cough drugs like NyQuil is because they not only ease our congestion, but they help us fall asleep, too. And it turns out that the core ingredients in a Hot Toddy — whiskey, hot water, honey, and lemon — do pretty much the same thing. A great decongestant, the alcohol in whiskey dilates the blood vessels, making it easier for your mucus membranes to deal with the infection. Combined with hot water (or herbal tea, if you prefer), a squeeze of honey, lemon, and the warm steam emanating from the drink, you have the perfect concoction to help clear up your cold symptoms. And by the time you finish the drink, you won’t only be breathing a bit easier, but the alcohol will also start working its magic in the sleep department, making you just drowsy enough so you can get some much needed shuteye. As with any remedy that incorporates booze as a main ingredient, there is such a thing as too many Hot Toddies if your goal is to actually feel better. While the alcohol in one drink is great for falling asleep and feeling rested, one too many and you may wake up the next morning with worse symptoms than you had before. So stick to one, and you should be good to go.  I took ibuprofen in the mornings for the sore throat, and acetaminophen in the evenings (pro tip: it doesn't upset your stomach, making it a better painkiller when you're drinking, though it doesn't fight inflammation). But my best painkiller was Sherry. I felt rundown every morning until we got to a winery, and I got some of that 15% alcohol Fino in me. Then I started feeling better. When we drank buckets of Manzanilla in the evening, I felt great! This is something your doctor won't tell you, because doctors in the US are afraid to say anything good about alcohol. Of course alcohol is not bad for you when you're sick: most cough syrups and other liquid medications are alcohol-based, which is why true alcoholics have a hard time with headcolds. You need to drink enough water so that you don't get dehydrated. I went through 12 personal 1.5-liter bottles in six days, not counting all the water I drank at restaurants. Alcohol simply made me feel better. Unless you have stomach symptoms, I highly recommend it. There's a reason that most patent medicines of the 1800s had a lot of alcohol in them: it works. Not many people with headcolds can drink in the morning, every morning, like The World's Best Wine Blogger (Roederer Award, 2013) visiting a wine region. But if you can, you should -- you'll feel better. As for nighttime, you should up the dosage, so you can get to sleep. Here's my best nighttime cold remedy. Keep some lemons and honey around for flu season: 2-3 oz Bourbon or brandy (rum will do) Pour lemon, honey and booze in a large mug. Fill with hot water. Drink 'er up. If one of these is insufficient, you're not using enough booze. Follow me on Twitter: @wblakegray and like The Gray Report on Facebook. Which alcohol is good for cold and cough?Whiskey is a great decongestant, and it helps soothe any pain associated with your head cold. Hot liquids of any kind are a good way to soothe a sore throat. Honey and lemon help soothe a cough and any congestion.
What is sherry Good For?"Drinking Sherry can also increase the body's production of HDL cholesterol," they wrote, "which is associated with longevity and a decreased incidence of coronary artery disease."
When should you drink sherry?Sherry is a highly alcoholic wine, ranging from 15% ABV to an incredibly boozy 22%. This means it is often enjoyed at the end or beginning of a meal, similar to Port. However, traditionally, Spanish wine lovers would park a nice glass of Sherry on the side of their tapas.
Which drink is good for cold?Drinks That Help
For an extra benefit, try adding a small dollop of honey to your cup: It can calm a cough and help you sleep. Water with lemon. Hot or cold, it keeps you hydrated and loosens up stuffiness and congestion. Lemon is also high in vitamin C, which may make a cold slightly shorter if you get it regularly.
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