Holiday Drinks Keep Colds at Bay
There's nothing like flipping open a magazine and getting good news about alcohol. Thanks to Woman's World, we know that a few drinks a week can cut your risk of catching a cold by 60 percent. 60 percent!
This calls for a drink! How about a holiday beverage? Here are a few traditional favorites that will help ward away the cold virus.
Oh, by the way, this means Mom was right when she gave us whiskey or brandy, or whatever alcohol it was.
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iStock 1Eggnog
This is the most well known drink at Christmas. No one knows exactly where it comae from, but variations have been used for hundreds of years.
Don't forget the brandy and bourbon!
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iStock 2Wassail Punch
Using good cider and adding apple friendly alcohol is key. Serious Eats has some good tips on making it here.
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jrwasserman 3Hot Buttered Rum
This cocktail goes back to colonial times. It is a classic! Give this recipe a go from About.com.
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dsmoulton 4Christmas Punch
This mixes cranberry and pomegranate and vodka! it's got a nice kick the whole family (adults anyway) will love. Check out the recipe here.
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YelenaYemchuk 5Mulled Wine
This is very similar to a hot toddy, only with wine. It's also called Glogg. Glogg dates back to the 2nd Century in Rome. As they conquered Europe, they spread this traditional drink recipe. About.com again scores with a good recipe!
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