Honey and Lemon Cold Remedy

If you're anything like me, as soon as the temperature starts to drop you're either full of cold, or nursing a cough that never wants to shift! 

This honey and lemon drink is my go-to remedy for nursing those sore throats and clearing your head. It's really simple to make, and makes for a perfect drink wrapped up at home, or in a travel mug on that morning commute.

Not only is it tasty, but there's also a ton of benefits to this great elixir, ginger has anti-inflammatory properties and both the ginger and lemon are great for digestion, and lemon is packed full of vitamin C. The honey, if you're buying from a local beekeeper, helps with seasonal allergies, and is packed with antioxidants. Plus it smells amazing too.

Recently the NHS started recommending lemon and honey as a first step for treating coughs, and suggests it has a similar effect to cough medicines.

My personal favorite to add to this is our Ringmer, Lewes Honey

Honey and Lemon Drink Recipe

Ingredients

• 1-inch fresh ginger root (no need to peel it)
• 1 cup water (boiling)
• 1 Lemon
• 1 tablespoon honey (raw, unpasteurized)
• Optional: 1 shot whiskey

Method

1. Roughly grate slice the ginger 1/4inch chunks
2. Add the water, honey, and ginger to the pot
3. Juice 1/2 of the lemon and add it to the pot
4. Leave to brew for 2-5 minutes
5. Sieve or spoon out the ginger pieces, and serve in a cup of your choice.
6. Add a slice or two of lemon if you like that little extra zing.

If you fancy something a bit stronger to aid that sore throat, add a shot of whiskey to the mix and make a Hot Toddy instead.