The CommonSenseMom's Cough Soother

Once in awhile, my efforts to prevent a cold or flu bug fail. Whenever one of the nasty bugs presents me with a sore throat or cough, I mix up a warm soothing non-alcoholic Hot Toddy drink. It's even easy enough for a sick person to assemble with a minimum energy expenditure.

Fill a mug halfway full of water.
Add a squirt of honey.
Add a squirt of bottled lemon juice.
Add 3 packets of Splenda sweetener.
Microwave 1.5 minutes, stir.

That's it. It's definitely not a replacement for cough syrup. But, it helps a little, and it sure feels good going down.