Sore Throat/Congested - Need tips to make me feel better....?

Had a sore throat for a the last 2 days, its not so bad now that my dad told me to mix whisky with honey (says whisky numbs it, then honey soothes it), but I can't keep taking whisky lol....I had to call into work now that its Monday, but I don't want to call in tomorrow...Please send me tips to feel better today, at least to be able to work at a call center tomorrow before I loose my voice!