Sweet Cough SyrupThis is a soothing throat remedy for problems brought on by exertion - singing, running in cold weather, etc. 1 lemon 1/2 cup honey 1 tablespoon glycerin Cover the entire lemon with water in a small saucepan. Boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat. While still hot, slice the lemon in half and squeeze all the juice into a bowl, removing seeds. Stir in the glycerin and honey. Store the syrup in a sterilized glass bottle, tightly capped, on a shelf. If the syrup becomes too cold, warm it slowly by setting the jar in a pan of warm water. The syrup will keep for up to 2 months. |