My Military SavingsHappy New Year! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season and a great start to the year. I know we sure did EXCEPT my husband woke up this morning with a sore throat! Noooo! Too much Christmas and New Years cheer I suppose. Luckily, I had planned on making a Hot Toddy for you guys, so I served it to him immediately!
A Hot Toddy is a drink usually made with whiskey or bourbon, sweetener, some spice, and topped with boiling water. It’s been known to cure a cold, warm you up, and help you sleep, all in one drink! Let’s celebrate National Hot Toddy day in true happy hour fashion!
Now, I make my Hot Toddy a little differently than normal. Instead of plain old boiling water, I like to add a green tea bag to my mug to give it a little more flavor and why not a boost of antioxidants while we’re at it!
Instructions:
- 1.5 oz Whiskey
- 1 Green Tea Bag
- 1 Tablespoon Honey (local raw honey is best for a cold!)
- 1.5 oz. Lemon Juice
- 8 – 12 oz. Boiling Water
- Boil the water.
- Drop the tea bag into the mug.
- Add your boiling water and let it steep for a few minutes.
- Add the lemon juice, honey, and whiskey.
- Stir to combine.
I like to leave my tea bag in the mug while drinking it just for the added flavor, but it’s not necessary.
The Hot Toddy is soothing, warm and comforting. It will make you cozy and sleepy too! Make your Hot Toddy, settle in for a nap, and kick that cold to the curb!
We hope you enjoy this drink, and beat the cold and flu season this year quickly! As always, please drink responsibly!
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Lasonja Williams
