At this time of year the lurgy, especially if you have to mingle daily with the hordes on public transport, is inevitable. Along with all the sensible things you should do (Lemsip, vitamin c and lots of liquids, etc, etc.) there is one other thing that will make you feel warm and cosy inside: the hot toddy.

The perfect remedy for any cold (temperature or sickness), it warms and sooths and relaxes like nothing else. Drink it by a fire if you can, but a comfy sofa will also do.

I like mine heavy on the lemon and fairly easy on the whiskey, and I tend to use a really good whiskey, which may sound sacrilegious but I find it gives a lovely flavour, plus it’s only takes a shot to make an entire mug of toddy.

A hot toddy is also prescribed for those who think they might be getting a cold, just as a precautionary measure you understand…

Ingredients

Makes 1

1/4-1/2 lemon
1 heaped teaspoon honey
1 shot of whiskey (40-50ml)
boiling water to top up

1 Put kettle on to boil
2 Put honey, lemon and whiskey in a mug
3 Add boiled water to fill mug, sit down and make yourself comfortable - inhaling the aroma will also help those poor sinuses.

Tags: hot toddy, whiskey

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