Looking for a natural way to ease your cough? This easy homemade cough syrup recipe can help. Made with just a few simple ingredients, this syrup is perfect for adults and kids alike. It's also affordable and easy to make, so you can have it on hand when you need it.
Break up or crush candy canes and place in a pint mason jar
Add honey, juice of the lemon (and a few slices if desired, and cloves to the jar
Fill the jar with whiskey
Using a knife, scrape down the rim of the jar, then slightly stir to make sure whiskey is all the way to the bottom
Top off with whiskey
Let sit until the peppermint is fully dissolved - about 24 hours - shaking occassionally
Notes
I keep mine in the refrigerator; this makes it a little thicker to coat the throat and the chill make it a little more palatable - but that's a personal preference. if you're keeping it in the fridge, give it a stir or shake every so often to prevent sugar crystals forming,The time to dissolve depends on how fine you break, chop, or crush your peppermint. if you want it quicker but don't have a chopper, use a ziplock bag and rolling pin.Can be kept almost indefinitely.