Nutrition for beauty | Хранене за Красота
Nutrition for beauty | Хранене за Красота
Herbal Cough Syrup
Prep Notes
This easy to make homemade syrup intends to soothe the cough (but not suppress it). The brandy is optional and used only as preservative (up to 4 months) in it.
Cooking Time
1 hour
Ingredients
- 1l water;
- handful of fresh thyme (100 g) or 50 g dry thyme;
- 250 g bee honey;
- 4 tbsp brandy
Directions
- Bring water to boil, add the thyme, cover with a lid left slightly ajar, and reduce to simmer until liquid halves (45 minutes);
- Strain the liquid from the herbs and let it cool. When just warm add honey and brandy, and whisk until smooth;
- Store in a tight, dark glassed bottle, in the fridge for 4 months.
Notes
Alternative:
- If alcohol is not appropriate ingredient (children, intolerance), skip the brandy and store likewise for 4 weeks