Originally posted by zippy-kat
Isn't whiskey suppose to make your cough go away? I've never had whiskey but if it works, I'll take it!
Yes. About 11 years ago now my mother had _____bypass surgery (whatever the word is for 5 goes in the ___ ). Afterwards she got a bad cough - not a cold just a cough - which was hell on her because she was still healing from the surgery (not really sure, but I believe they have to cut through the bone, otherwise how do they get to the heart?) Anyway, she tried everything to stop the cough and the only thing that worked was whiskey. Just a shot once or twice a day was enough she said.

And it must be noted that my mother is not a drinker. When she comes down to visit me, she might have a beer or a glass of wine or maybe one of those old fashioneds we had here a few weeks ago, but that's it. So I was quite surprised when I went to visit and saw the ol' whiskey bottle on the counter!

Shot of whiskey with a chaser of warm honey and you'll be all set.

Now....about those slushies...no road salt in mine please.