Great Grandma's Hot Honey Lemon Drink

Submitted by Nif_H

"Another blast from my past that my kids still enjoy! My German Grandma used to make this for us if we had a cold or just needed to warm up on a cold night. I now make it for my kids and they enjoy it a lot. Please note that children under 1 year are not supposed to have honey. Enjoy!"

 

• Ready In: 4mins
• Ingredients: 3
• Yields: 1 cup
• Serves: 1

ingredients

• 8 ounces water
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (we have used the bottled kind too)
• 2 tablespoons honey

directions

1. Boil water and pour into mug.
2. Stir in lemon and honey. ***Tip - use measuring spoon to stir in honey so it all melts off.***.

Reviews

[Suzanna M.]

This was really nice I added about 1/8 tsp of cayenne and kicked it up a notch for the sore throat.

 

[delish 2]

Thank you so much for posting your great grandma's recipe!<br/>I have been feeling horrible for about 4 days now,with a terrible sore throat and chest congestion&dry hacking cough.I was craving something hot to drink but was getting tired of tea(it's probably dehydrating me, a bit as well)I Was so grateful to find this recipe, it really soothes a sore throat and chest.The taste is wonderful too:)I know I will be drinking this as an alternative to tea even when I'm not sick.A million thank you's from my sick and tired body. Nif your great Granny was one smart lady;)

 

[newtocookingm&amp;m]

Thank you, for some reason my mind read lime even though it says lemon so I used Lime and it is wonderful! I am sure lemon is just as good. I wanted to start drinking or eating honey every day. I am not a big tea drinker, I don't mind it but not everyday, plus I don't want to darken my teeth. I heard if you eat honey local to your area everyday you can become immune to certain pollens which will help reduce allergies! I wanted to try this approach to prevent taking medicine the rest of my life. I hope it works! Thanks!

 

[littlemafia]

Love this drink! With the winter still being around this was very much enjoyed.

 

[Soccermomkicks]

This is what my mom used to make for me when I was sick and now I make it for my kids!!