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Cocktails and the Common Cold: Vodka, Honey, and Ginger

One of us has a wicked cold, and this cocktail from our inbox is looking mighty good. We're curious - do you have any cocktail remedies for the common cold?

This one is from Imperia vodka, and it goes like this:

IMPERIA Sweet Standard
1.7 fl oz IMPERIA
1 tablespoon honey
2-3 ice cubes

Combine ingredients with and shake. Serve in a tumbler and garnish with a piece of fresh ginger.

That doesn't seem like quite enough ginger to us - we want to spike up this Flu Season Ginger Honey Lemon Tonic with a little extra something. That would probably be more effective. And yet in the end we'll probably hold off on any booze right now; it wouldn't play well with the cold medicine.

But we are intrigued by the idea of vodka and honey - anyone ever tried this?

(Image: Imperia)

Comments (6)

My dad calls this one "the Hemingway cure," and it's best for soothing a sore throat and cough.

juice of one lemon, heated
shot of good whiskey, heated
honey to taste (1/2 a tsp to 1 tsp per serving)
water to taste
garnish with a slice of lemon
serve w/box of extra-soft tissues and a book

We used to warm it all up gently on the stove (I didn't get this cure until I was 17--still underage but no, not in my crib), but now I microwave it. It's basically just a hot whiskey lemonade, but calling it The Hemingway Cure makes it more effective.

posted by cmcinnyc on May 28th 2008 at 8:56am
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mmm, wait, isn't "the Hemingway cure" basically a hot toddy?
because i was going to recommend a hot toddy. ;)

posted by any such name on May 28th 2008 at 10:50am
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subtract the water and double the whisky in the recipe above, and that's my cold cure!

posted by FromTheFuture on May 28th 2008 at 11:15am
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I mix equal amounts of honey and lemon juice in a mug, about 1/3 of the way full, and then pour boiling water to fill the mug. Stir to blend, and sip.

posted by Susanna on May 28th 2008 at 12:37pm
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I'm so glad to know that I'm not the only one who craves a lemony, bourbon-y toddy when I'm sick! I had a (very brief, RIP) boyfriend once who lectured me on the evils of alcohol when you're sick. I always knew he was full of excrement.

posted by EmmaC on May 28th 2008 at 2:01pm
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The Hemingway Cure posted above is what I have when I'm sick and feeling particularly sorry for myself. Only difference is, I stud a slice of lemon with cloves.

posted by mellis on May 28th 2008 at 8:09pm
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