Sore Throat Elixir
This soothing sore throat elixir combines the best natural remedies for soothing throat pain. To use, either take it by the spoonful or dilute it in a glass of water and sip throughout the day.
Servings: 12 ounces
Cost: $6
Equipment
- 16 ounce glass jar with lid
- Mesh strainer or cheesecloth
Ingredients
- ½ cup cool water
- 1- inch piece of ginger root grated
- 2 cloves garlic chopped
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ cup lemon juice
- 1 cup raw honey
- 1 chamomile tea bag
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a small glass jar (if using a tea bag with a string, drape the string over the edge of the glass jar so the string and label stay dry). Screw the lid tightly and shake well.
- Refrigerate for 12 hours so that the herbs can steep fully.
- Shake again, then remove the tea bag or strain to remove any loose herbs.
Notes
Feel free to leave out or replace any of the ingredients. There's really no right or wrong way to make this elixir.
To use, take 1 tablespoon by mouth or dilute in 8 ounces of water and sip.
Store any unused portion in the refrigerator and use within 1 week.