It also increases fluid loss, which can exacerbate illness. That said, the honey in a hot toddy can help soothe a sore throat and the lemon provides some vitamin C, while heat from the beverage ...

The hot toddy is not only historically relevant to pubs and bars, it was considered to be legitimate medicine well into the 20th century. Doctors prescribed toddies for all, even young children.

Is it really wintertime without a good hot toddy? We think not. While it might not change the flavor of the cocktail, a glass mug is the classic Hot Toddy vessel that should not be missed.

Whether you’re sick in bed or fresh off the slopes, a hot toddy warms everything up. Fill a six-ounce heat-proof mug or glass with boiling water and set aside for one minute. Pour out the water ...

Put a teaspoon into a glass and rinse the glass well with hot water. This heats the glass and the teaspoon prevents the glass from cracking. Pour the whiskey into the hot glass, add the sugar and ...

Of course, lemon is often a key ingredient in a modern hot toddy, which tends to use the same five-ingredient structure and would likely have been categorized as a "punch" in an earlier era.

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