I am trying to see if anyone would happen to know of this cold remedy that is made with I believe either warmed rum or vodka and some other ingredients. if you know the recipe can you please let me know what it is.THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-10-02 15:06:00 · 6 answers · asked by missslovely 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
2 oz rum
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
dash of ground garlic
1 teaspoon honey
2 oz BOILING HOT water
pour them together in that order and use more honey if you want....drink it fast and get in bed under the covers because you will get the chills
my dad used to give me this...i think its his recipe, or his mother's, somebody in the family anyway!
2006-10-02 15:10:42 · answer #1 · answered by Cap'n Donna 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Before cold medicines existed...we were given "hot toddies"
It consisted of hot water, whiskey and sugar. What is really did was provide soothing attention from our parents and a good night's sleep from the alcohol. Now when I have a bad cold I occasionally make one if I have no cold medicine in the house.
2006-10-02 15:15:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As for the recipe with the BOILING HOT water... you should not drink BOILING HOT water!!!!!!!!!! Let it cool down.
The alcohol only provides a warming effect. Nothing in this recipe is a cure for cold/flu etc. It simply like drinking a cup of hot cocoa.
Save your money and time and get some good ole vitamin C, get lots of sleep and rest.
2006-10-02 15:15:10 · answer #3 · answered by Rena 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is called a "Hot Toddy", and the first person who answered got all the ingredients.
All it is used for is to soothe the SYMPTOMS, not CURE the cold.
Colds are viral, and the best remedy for that is rest and liquids.
2006-10-02 15:14:27 · answer #4 · answered by rouschkateer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mom use to make us whiskey, sugar and hot water, even when we were young. In moderation of course. I don't know if it helped the cold or not, but it warmed us to the bone, and we slept all night. We did feel better in the morning.
2006-10-02 15:18:12 · answer #5 · answered by Mimiat41 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In that order: Take a hot bath, then brew a cup of tea and add Rum, drink it while hot and go to bed immediately. You will sweat (that's the point).....and the next morning you feel better.
2006-10-02 15:16:38 · answer #6 · answered by pro_and_contra 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's a fine line between a remedy and getting so drunk you don't give a rat's ***.
2006-10-02 15:13:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋