10 Folk Remedies Our Grandparents Swear By

Hot Toddy Soothes Sore Throat

The traditional hot toddy recipe calls for 4 ounces of hot water or tea with a shot of bourbon or whiskey, a spoonful of honey, and a squeeze of fresh lemon. Admittedly, the majority of the throat-soothing cure is thanks to the healing properties of lemon and honey, but there’s something to be said for a shot of whiskey when you’re sick! Afterall, we wouldn’t want to disappoint grandma, would we? The alcohol may have a few benefits as well, including helping you get to sleep and disinfecting the throat.