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 ...

Hot beverage options are abundant at this time of the year and some are healthier than others. (Getty Images) There’s nothing cozier than snuggling up with a warm beverage underneath a blanket during ...

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Also called a hot whiskey in Ireland, the hot toddy has been around for more than 200 years. The essential ingredients are technically just liquor, sugar and hot water, but lemon and spices (and now ...

For the last few days, my throat has felt like a slow-burning coal fire. I don’t think I’m alone; hacks and sniffles and woeful looks are so plentiful that it’s a miracle anything is getting done.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Elva Ramirez is a wine and spirits reporter, and cocktail book author. It’s getting colder each day, which means that along with ...

Monday (January 11th) is officially “National Hot Toddy Day.” While admittedly the fake holidays are a little bogus, a Hot Toddy is anything but. The drink, like most, has a disputed history. Some say ...

Why a hot toddy recipe on this bitter Tuesday? Because alcohol tastes better than tears. If you’re one of the lucky households that still has regular access to power, consider giving this classic ...

There’s nothing cozier than snuggling up with a warm beverage underneath a blanket during the chilly winter months. From green tea to hot toddies, we all have our favorite hot drinks that make us feel ...