Hot Toddies are perfect to make when you’re feeling a little under the weather or if you feel like your body is fighting off some bug or other. Hot Toddies are however considered a cocktail, you can ask for one at a bar! This is because a traditional Hot Toddy contains whiskey. You can easily omit the whiskey altogether or substitute the whiskey for a little extra hot water and an inch or so of sliced ginger pieces. The ginger gives the “burn” that the whiskey would give, except in an alcohol-free manner.
When I think of a Hot Toddy I think of a light, soothing drink for colds and flu, definitely not a cocktail! The ingredients of honey, lemon and cinnamon provide a number of medicinal properties. The alcohol on the other hand can help promote relaxation and sleep although there are no recommendations that alcohol will help with symptoms of colds and flu. So, do what feels best for your body!
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