It is the grandfather of all hot cocktails. The Hot Toddy is famously touted as a cure for the common cold, or at least a way to make it more bearable. The warmth soothes the throat, the lemon provides Vitamin C, the honey coats the membranes, and the whiskey... well, the whiskey helps you sleep.

While traditional recipes use just hot water, using Black Tea (like a bold Assam or citrusy Earl Grey) adds depth, tannins, and antioxidants, transforming it from a watered-down drink into a robust winter warmer.