This is a home remedy for a particular phase in the progression of a cold or flu: namely, when you've been dragging along being sick, but you're just about ready to break out of it and get well. Sometimes your system needs a kick in the rear in order to move on. This recipe provides what you need.
Fill the shot glass with scotch and hold in your left hand. Hold the raw clove of garlic in your right hand. Take a munch of the clove of garlic, followed by a sip of the scotch. Continue until both garlic and scotch are gone. This is best done ostentatiously, while socialising with a group of people. Repeat as necessary.
It's important to note that this is a straight-no-chaser remedy. No hot water, honey, sugar, lemon, nor anything cosy and comforting should be included. You want to get well, don't you?