A composition beverage and method for relieving a symptom of a sore throat of a user. The composition comprises an aqueous base and an effective amount of a throat soreness relieving agent. The relieving agent may comprise between 0.001% w/v and 0.02% w/v of menthol. The beverage comprises a water base and including between 0.001% w/v and 0.02% w/v of a throat soreness relieving agent. The method comprises the administration of a safe and effective amount of a composition comprising an aqueous base and an effective amount of a throat soreness relieving agent.