Summary:
- Hot toddies, a popular drink made with hot water, whiskey, honey, and lemon, are often thought to help soothe cold and flu symptoms. However, this may not be the case.
- Alcohol can actually dehydrate the body, which can make cold and flu symptoms worse. The hot water in a hot toddy can also irritate a sore throat.
- While the honey and lemon in a hot toddy may provide some soothing and antimicrobial benefits, the overall effect of the drink is more likely to worsen symptoms rather than improve them.