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How to make a Brandy Hot Toddy?- Grandma's Wisdom in Fighting the Cold & FLu

Grandma's Brandy Hot Toddy Recipe

A Hot Toddy will basically do the same thing ibuprofen would. While it won't cure your cold, it will help alleviate the symptoms.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine Parsi/Zoroastrian
Servings 1 glass

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ounces of brandy (or whiskey)
  • 1 Tbsp of honey (I prefer using Manuka Honey in these recipes)
  • Hot water (enough to top off your mug)
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • Sprinkling of cinnamon and ginger (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Bring water to a boil and pour it into a mug.
  • Add the brandy, lemon juice, and spices, and let it sit for 5 minutes.
  • Add the tablespoon of honey when you find it warm enough to drink.
Keyword Brandy, Cold & Flu, homemade remedies, Hot toddy