Big Sky Home Remedies: Boozy Cures For The Flu

Before you know it, cold and flu will be rearing their ugly heads in Big Sky Country. There are a lot of medicines you can run to the store and get. Or maybe, just try opening the liquor cabinet.

In Montana, Home Remedies For Cold And Flu Sometimes Include Alcohol

I spent a bit of time bartending in Conrad, Montana at the Branding Iron. While there, I learned quite a bit about alcoholic beverages that could alleviate symptoms from colds or flus. At least that's what my customers believed.

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I tried them a time or two and I can tell you that they do work to a certain extent. The alcohol is relaxing and depending on what drink you choose, can help with other symptoms.

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What Were The Most Ordered Toddies For Cold, Flu Or General Malaise In Conrad?

1. A shot of Blackberry Brandy--hands-down the most ordered "remedy". Regulars claim it calms a cough, warms you up and helps make a sore throat better
2. Hot Toddy: A lot of people think that's what you call any warm alcoholic drink. It is not. An actual hot toddy has lemon (for vitamin C), honey (to soothe a throat) and whiskey to warm up the chills
3. Peppermint Schnapps: This was usually ordered one of 2 ways: either a shot of schnapps or in hot chocolate or coffee. Peppermint Schnapps is especially nice for a stuffy nose, sore throat and can even help make coughs more productive

This Is What The No-Fun-Joy-Killing Doctors Say About Alcohol For Colds

From Medical News:

No, alcohol cannot treat or cure the common cold.

(Definitely killers of joy.)

Cheers to a cold/flu free winter.

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