winter cure all >>>>
growing up, the first sign of a cold or flu, we got dosed up on hot honey and lemon drinks. they work wonders, especially if you through in a little ginger too {and whisky perhaps!}
the past couple winters i’ve kept a jar full of this cure all mix, ready and waiting in the fridge. a good spoonful in a mug of hot water is the perfect remedy when you’re feeling ill. alternatively, a spoonful straight from the jar will soothe a sore throat or ease a cough.
peel and slice a 2″ piece of root ginger, thinly slice a lemon, place in your empty jar and cover over with honey {i prefer raw}. it’ll keep indefinitely in the fridge.
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Yael
December 11, 2012 at 11:59my parents would make something similar for me when i was young! i love honey for soothing a raw throat.
Yelle
December 11, 2012 at 14:10Love this! The first time that I had this I was sick on my winter vacation to Italy. We went into a cafe and told the guy I was sick and he brought this out for me. I felt soo much better, and I will always love this drink!
Krysten @ Why Girls Are Weird
December 11, 2012 at 16:06Hmm… I have some local honey here. I should get some lemon and ginger and make this for my mom, she’s not feeling too great right now =-(
Baylee
December 12, 2012 at 22:32What a great idea. Thanks for posting!
Angie Bailey
December 13, 2012 at 12:39This sounds so interesting! I am a VERY finicky tea drinker, so the typical lemon (which is a flavor I don’t like) and honey tea combo is… bleh for me. This actually sounds delicious!
Mama Trew
December 19, 2012 at 18:22hiya just wondering if you know how long this will keep for in the fridge?
Polly Davies
December 19, 2012 at 18:24should keep fine for 2-3 months at least, i usually keep a jar going all winter, just topping it up as it runs low :)
Mama Trew
December 19, 2012 at 18:22Hi there just wondering if you know how long this will keep for in the fridge?