Throat got You down? Updated!

Magnolia Issue #10

Throat Soother

1 large lemon

Ginger root, fresh 2″ knob

Turmeric root, fresh 2″ knob

2 cinnamon sticks

1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar

1/2 cup honey

Slice

lemon, ginger, and turmeric paper-thin using a mandolin or sharp knife. Layer slices in a half-pint jar. Break cinnamon sticks lengthwise into several pieces and tuck them in jar. Add apple cider vinegar.

Pour

Pour honey into the jar, covering the other ingredients. Place jar in the refrigerator. The honey becomes thin syrup and read to use in 12 hours.

To Use

Stir up 1/4 cup into a hot tea or water: or take 1-2 tsp. syrup each hour as needed to soothe sore throat or cough. Shake the jar occasionally. Keep Refrigerated for up to three weeks.

BONUS Grannies Recipe

Mix equal parts honey, whiskey and lemon. Refrigerate in a pint jar, leave a spoon in and take a spoonful or two every time your throat needs it.

Super Bonus Gramps Recipe

Keep the bottle of Black Velvet on the nightstand, when you wake yourself up coughing, take a sig.