Can a hot toddy really help relieve cold symptoms? Experts say yes — sort of
The folklore goes that a hot toddy can soothe your sore throat or clear your winter cold-induced congestion. Here's what experts say.
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The folklore goes that a hot toddy can soothe your sore throat or clear your winter cold-induced congestion. Here's what experts say.
Can a hot toddy really help relieve cold symptoms? Experts say yes — sort of Morgan Hines, USA TODAY Replay Video UP NEXT The folklore goes that a hot toddy – the alcoholic drink composed of hot water, lemon juice, honey and whiskey or rum or brandy – can soothe your sore throat or clear your winter cold-induced congestion. And many people are believers. Sarah Belizaire-Butler, 39, a company director at BB Comms from London who lives in Madrid, told USA TODAY her Irish grandfather got her into the remedy. "I remember him teaching me how to make one when my mum had a...