A piping hot mug of this stuff will cure what ails you. In fact, the hot toddy has long been considered a cracker-jack cold and flu remedy-despite the American Medical Association’s recommendations to the contrary. But hey, what do those doctors know? I know that when I drink this on a cold winter’s night, I feel better immediately. Besides, if alcohol didn’t have some health benefit, they wouldn’t put it in cough medicine, right? Feel free to swap in your preferred whiskey for the rum. Cloves, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg are all traditional add-ins as well. Oh, and the name toddy apparently derives from the sap of an Asian palm tree. But that’s a whole other story. . . .
Ingredients
1 ounce rum
1 ounce honey
1 ounce lemon juice
Boiling water
Cinnamon stick
Preparation
Combine the first three ingredients in a mug. Pour in enough boiling water to fill and stir with a cinnamon stick. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
