Tis that time of year that everyone seems to be either coughing up a storm or suffering from a sore throat. Some cough medicines work and tea with honey and lemon provide temporary relief but there might be something better - alcohol. Yes, alcohol to help get rid of your cough and sore throat according to Refinery29 .
Here is the best way to help get rid of that cough or sore throat with alcohol - no not a shot. It's called a hot toddy! " A classic hot toddy is a hot drink made with bourbon, honey, lemon juice, and hot water. Sometimes people mix up the recipe and make it with tea or a tea-like base, along with other spices, like cinnamon and cloves."
Warm drinks and soups help soothe the throat and this just takes it to the next level.