Cold "Tonics"

I'm still trying to keep my spirits bright, but it is extremely difficult today! My head is pounding, my chest is tight, my body is weary and achy and my throat is irritated. I have a runny nose, a cough, and no voice.
But I've been managing with some Dayquil and my "cold tonics".  

I don't know if these drinks already exist, but these two warm cocktails have given me the little energy that I have had today!
1. "Apples & Ginger"
Filled a glass 2/3 full with apple juice, sprinkled a piece of a pinch of cinnamon, a half of a capful of lemon juice, and about 1/4 of a crushed up peppermint. Heated it in the microwave & then filled the rest of the glass with room temperature ginger ale. 
This seriously taste like something only a sick person would drink.  It does not taste bad, it just tastes like something mommy would give you.  The concotion soothed my throat and it suppressed the cough for a little bit.
2. "Hot Tea with a Twist"
Nothing like hot tea to help me feel a little better! A cup of hot green and chamomile tea with a capfull of lemon juice (I used Hard Lemonade), a sprinkle of cinnamon, some sugar, honey, and some crushed peppermint. 
3. Warm orange juice with crushed up peppermint. 

Seriously, it's wonderful!

Just the other week I was craving peppermint, and this week I need it.  I think I am going to spend the rest of the evening bundled up.