A friend gave me this recipe for Peach Brandy and I can fully attest to its ability to knock out a cold!:
4 cups peaches, peeled, pitted and sliced
4 cups vodka
4 cups sugar
Put all in a large glass jar - stir daily for 2 weeks, then tighten the lid and put into a dark place where you let it age for several years, if you can wait that long. Filter out all the fruit and sediment and use sparingly for symptoms of cold or flu. The fruit will really turn dark so you may want to strain the liquid after a month and use the fruit over ice cream . . . yum!