11.13.2008

Hot buttered lemonade

Been struck down by a cold or flu? Here's a home remedy from my friend Kim that can help. I've passed it on to so many people over the years, I figured it would be more efficient to post it here.

Hot Buttered Lemonade

1 cup lemon juice
1 cup honey
1-2 quarts water (to taste)
Zest of 1 lemon (very important!)
whole cloves (5-10)
1-2 stick cinnamon
whole allspice (optional)

Combine and simmer to bring out essential oils of spices. Pour in cup over 1 Tbs. butter. Add stick cinnamon to cup if desired. Sip.

(Butter provides a soothing coating to throat, cloves and other spices relieve the pain of sore and scratchy throat, lemon provides much needed vitamin C.)

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