Been slammed this past week with what I’m calling the Ontario Plague (aka the flu that’s hit the Province hard). Yes, quite a lovely way to ring in the New Year. It did mean I took a few days for a bit of R&R, which is never a bad thing. And I did spend the time perfecting my version of a favourite hot drink of mine when feeling under the weather ~ one hard core virus kick butt drink for me and a toned down version for my Mom with bronchitis, who decided my drink was a far preferred nightcap to cough syrup. Here’s the recipe:
Ingredients
The Basic:
- 1/2 a lemon
- 1/4 – 1/2 of a cinnamon stick
- 1/4 tsp of ginger (chopped or minced) or a dash of powdered ginger
- 1 tsp of honey
- 1 oz of whiskey or brandy
Kick Butt Add-Ons:
- 1/4 tsp of minced garlic
- a dash of cayenne powder
Preparation
- Boil water.
- Cut lemon into quarters.
- Squeeze lemon juice from two lemon quarters into a large mug, and then leave the squeezed lemon quarters in the mug.
- Add the cinnamon stick, ginger, honey and whiskey (and garlic and cayenne, for the kick butt version) to the mug.
- Pour boiling water into the mug.
- Stir until the honey is fully melted and immersed throughout.
Enjoy!
Oh and please let me know if you come up with any other variations.
No longer contagious kisses,
Emme xoxo
PS. And for a prolonged flu, here’s an evening alternative ~ Hot Apple Mandarin Toddy ~ so your palette doesn’t get bored.
Vinny C says
You had me at whiskey. I’ll keep this in mind for when the flu makes its rounds here in the tropics. Feel better.
Emme says
Hoping you just manage to avoid the flu altogether Vinny.
George says
Ginger and alcohol are must have items in winter! I love your idea of combining these two with honey and lemon. Seems very yummy, will try it this night!
Emme Rogers says
That it is! Enjoy George!
Steve Puu says
Thanks for sharing.. I am going to try it now.
Emme Rogers says
I hope it worked for you Steve!
Leslie says
Nice idea, I ll write it on my notebook right now, i ll try it for sure. Thank you so much for the share.
Denisa says
I’m going to try it at home 😀
Amaltas Dwivedi says
Hey Emme, I would love to drink this hot lemon honey ginger whiskey… can i get one?? 🙂
Wilt says
It has whiskey, I don’t need any more excuse to drink this Lemon Honey Ginger Whiskey.
Ceylon says
Hey, What a great recipe. I’ll try it with my friends.
robby says
This is a helpful information! I know this can be helpful home remedy. Kalamansi juice is also helpful in kicking flu.
Emme Rogers says
Never tried Kalamansi juice. Will have to give it a go. Thanks Robby.
Melody says
I dont even have the flu but I want to try this.
Emme Rogers says
Ha! Often guilty of that myself, Melody.
Melody says
It’s the best!! My partner and I tried it for our scratchy throats. Brilliant!
James says
Been battling a cold for a few days now, definitely going to give this a try. And if I’m still struggling I might substitute out the lemon, honey and ginger 😉
Frank says
Ginger and alcohol are must have items in winter! I love your idea of combining these two with honey and lemon.
Abhishek says
Been battling a cold for a few days now, definitely going to give this a try. I love your idea of combining these two with honey and lemon.thanks for sharing.
Harry Williams says
Really informative post! Been battling a cold for a few days now, definitely going to give this a try, thanks for sharing.
Attila Szabo says
Hii,
What a great recipe. I would love to try this . For whiskey lover, it will become the favorite one for them. Honey and lemon combination are such a unique idea.
I wonder what if we add some cherry to it or maybe juice of apple to give it the different taste?
Regards,
Attila Szabo
Rita says
hi. Thanks for sharing. Is it safe for a pregnant woman ?
Emme Rogers says
It should be. Pregnant women just might want to leave the whiskey out of the recipe.
Saidur Rahman says
Lemon,honey,ginger and cinnamon are natural ingredients that have antibacterial properties. Normally they are very much useful for cold and flu. You have added whisky in this recipe. Excellent !! Flu will flee forever. I really enjoyed your recipe.
Rich Evans says
This really works. Our bartender recommended a similar drink, calamansi and whiskey, to treat colds and I’ve been a believer ever since. But why wait for the onset of colds when I can have this drink.
I think this lemon honey ginger and whiskey drink tastes better, though.
Victor says
There is a certain guilt feeling with the whiskey bit for the flu remedy.. Great recipe though , ginger does wonders to the flu.
Koushis says
Ginger and liquor are must have things in winter! I adore your concept of joining these two with nectar and lemon. Appears to be exceptionally yummy, will attempt it this night!
operasi wasir says
Ginger and alcohol are must have items in winter! I love your idea of combining these two with honey and lemon. Seems very yummy, will try it this night!
Neha Gupta says
This sounds just perfect for the cold winters ! Ginger and whiskey definitely makes a lovely combination and perfect . I would prefer a whiskey with some pepper in it
Pepper says
Perfect drink when you got stuffy nose! Thanks for this man!
Copper says
Great tips! I’m a fan of both lemons and whiskey so I think this drink will really uplift my spirits!
glory says
thanks for the info. will this also get rid of staphylococcus infection?ginger garlic lemon honey and whisky
Emme Rogers says
It won’t get rid of it, but it does sooth the throat, help with sleep, and give you a vitamin punch to help your immune system fight the infection.
piyush maru says
Ginger and alcohol are must have items in winter! I love your idea of combining these two with honey and lemon. Seems very yummy, will try it this night!
Emme Rogers says
It is yummy, and a lovely little escape while you are feeling crappy with the flu.
BeeManDan says
Try adding curcuma! It’s great, too!
Cooper says
Nice. Whiskey and brandy. Need to try this. But yeah, with lemon and ginger, they are the most common remedies if you have flu and colds.
Ahmed Taha says
Nice recipes, I’ll try them all. Thanks for sharing such yummy recipes.
Sapna Jayaram says
Yumm! This sounds like an amazing cocktail recipe – ginger, lemon and honey!