Today is National Hot Toddy Day! A hot toddy is a delicious drink made with honey, lemon, hot water, and the spirit of your choice (usually whiskey, brandy, or rum). It’s the perfect way to warm up on a cold winter day, and a few sips can also relieve cold or flu symptoms. Growing up back in Guyana, a nice cup of Lemongrass tea did the trick, but with the flu season hammering down upon us, coupled with the cold temperature, a hot toddy is a sweet alternative.
So make a nightcap, curl up on the coach, sip and enjoy!
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Thank you for sharing this tip Tambra. In Guyana we make lemon grass tea for the flu as well.