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These cocktails may provide relief from cold symptoms.

 

Back in the 1800s some cocktails were believed to provide relief for cold symptoms. If you are suffering from symptoms such as coughing, congestion, fever, aches and other miseries that accompany colds1 and flu2, then try old-fashioned recipes. Phenolic compounds3 found in whiskey, red wine and other alcohol have been shown to increase antioxidant capacity which may help reduce some of your symptoms. Or which may help you feel better.

 

Here are several cocktails that can help alleviate some of your symptoms. These are classic cocktail remedy recipes with a twist – they feature the added nutritional benefits of blk. water.

 

Hot Toddy

 

Hot Toddy made with blk. delivers 77 naturally-occurring trace minerals, amino acids, electrolytes and trace elements that offer powerful health benefits, while Manuka honey is known to heal and soothe sore throats.

 

INGREDIENTS

 

• 4 oz. hot blk.water
• 2 oz. whiskey
• Squeeze of a lemon
• 1 TBSP honey (manuka preferably)
• Cinnamon stick, for garnish (optional)
• Ground nutmeg, for garnish (optional)
• Ground cloves, for garnish (optional)
• Star anise, for garnish (optional)
• Lemon peel, for garnish (optional)

 

 

DIRECTIONS

 

• Add whiskey, honey and lemon juice to a mug and stir to combine.
• Top with hot blk.water, and garnish however you see fit.

 

Melt Away

 

Battle high temperatures with Aloe Liqueur, blk.water to help restore electrolytes and a melon pop to soothe sore throats4.

 

INGREDIENTS

 

• 2 oz. cachaça
• .75 oz. aloe liqueur
• 4 oz. blk.water

 

DIRECTIONS

 

• Add all ingredients to a glass and fill with ice. Stir and strain into a rocks glass.
• Drop the melon pop in the glass.

 

Bullshot

 

Bone marrow broth boasts benefits of stronger bones, healthier skin, better digestion and immune system support. The combined synergy of blk.water and bone marrow are bound to boost your immune system5.

 

INGREDIENTS

 

• 2 oz. vodka6
• 2 oz. bone marrow broth
• 2 oz. blk.water
• 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce
• 2 dashes tabasco sauce
• Squeeze of a lemon
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 1 pinch celery salt

 

DIRECTIONS

 

• Pour all of the ingredients into a shaker tin and add ice.
• Shake until well combined and chilled.
• Using a Hawthorne strainer, strain the drink into an old-fashioned glass filled with fresh ice.

 

Ginger Lovers

 

Ginger reduces nausea7 and fights infection8. Manuka honey is one of nature’s richest antimicrobial sources9.

 

INGREDIENTS

 

• 2 to 3 slices of ginger root
• 2 oz. blk.water
• 2 oz. scotch
• Squeeze of a lemon
• .75 oz. manuka honey
• Candied ginger for garnish

 

DIRECTIONS

 

• In a shaker, muddle the fresh ginger. Add the blended scotch, lemon juice and manuka honey and fill shaker with ice.
• Shake, stain and pour onto fresh ice.
• Garnish with candied ginger.
  

 

1 https://flaviar.com/blog/can-whisky-help-cure-a-cold
2 Study shows people who consume alcohol show decreased risk of cold and flu https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8363004
3 https://honey-guide.com/2015/03/17/whisky-polyphenols-and-their-potential-health-effects/
4 http://www.aloeplant.info/aloe-as-a-sore-throat-remedy/
5 https://draxe.com/the-healing-power-of-bone-broth-for-digestion-arthritis-and-cellulite/
6 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8363004
7 https://www.umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/herb/gingera
8 http://www.academicjournals.org/journal/JMA/article-abstract/0864D829693
9 https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/manuka-honey-medicinal-uses#1, https://draxe.com/manuka-honey-benefits-uses/

 

These claims have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.