Have you tried a Hot Toddy? I usually make mine w/o the traditional alcohol...My mum makes it like this;

Get a mug, and mix in it:
honey (2 big spoons ish)
lemon juice (1-2 tsp ish)
fill rest of mug with boiling water
stir
wait til cool enough not to burn tongue, drink

the honey/lemon/water ratio can be changed to your preference