It’s that time of the year again when it’s impossible to escape that nagging cough, cold, or flu symptoms which can be very frustrating! Don’t worry though, these homemade honey lemon ginger cough drops are extremely soothing and will help you get some relief.

I make these cough drops every year a few months before winter hits and not only are they soothing but they taste very similar to OCT cough drops. Also, you can have these bad boys up and ready in less than an hour so what are you waiting for?

Note: This cough drop remedy is not recommended for babies under 1 year old! 

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How This Homemade Cough Drops Helps

Lemon – is packed with vitamin C which helps strengthen the immune system and ward off viruses. It also aids in reducing how long your cough lasts.

Lemons also help break down and loosen up mucus so that you can expel it more easily. Finally, it may also reduce your sore throat pain thanks to it natural anesthetic properties. 

Ginger – contains an active compound called gingerol which reduces inflammation and infection in the throat lining. It also provides extra soothing qualities, relaxes the airways and reduces irritation.

Honey – is more natural and has amazing benefits. Studies show that taking a spoonful of raw honey can be as effective as over the counter cough medicines thanks to its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.

Vitamin C – strengthens your immune system and reduces how long your cough and cold symptom’s lasts.

Homemade Honey Lemon Ginger Cough Drops

Ingredients For 16 cough drops | Total time: 30 minutes

• 1 cup of raw organic honey
• 4 tablespoons of organic lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 2 tablespoons of grated ginger root
• 1 tablespoon of powdered vitamin C
• 1/4 cup of powdered stevia

How To Make Honey Lemon Ginger Cough Drops

Note: you will need a candy thermometer and a sauce pan for this recipe.

Step 1: add the honey, lemon juice, and grated ginger into the sauce pan and place it on medium high heat. Using a wire whisk, stir the mixture as it starts to heat up and come to a boil.

When it starts to foam on the sides of the sauce pan, remove it from the heat and whisk until less foamy and return it to the stove.

Step 2: continue to whisk as the mixture boils and repeat the first step when it starts to foam. Now after a few minutes, check the temp using the candy thermometer and when it reads 300, your cough drops are done. Cut off the heat and let it cool.

Step 3: carefully pour the mixture into plastic molds and let them sit on your kitchen counter until they become hard like candy.

In a deep wide bowl, mix the powdered stevia and vitamin C, and transfer the cough drops into the mixture. Coat them using your fingertips and transfer the drops into an airtight mason jar.

Step 4: place the cough drops into the fridge for up to 2 months and pop one each time you have a cough. 

Nutrition Facts

Each of these cough drops has | 33 calories | 0.3g total fat | 0.2g saturated fat | 0mg cholesterol | 6mg sodium | 7.1g total carbs | 0.3g dietary fiber | 5.9g total sugars | 0.4g protein | 5mg calcium | 67mg potassium | These facts are based on a 200-calorie diet 

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Conclusion

Trying to get rid of a cough can be really frustrating but these cough drops will help you get some relief. Let me know how yours turned out in the comments below, I love hearing from you guys. Also make sure to save this recipe for later. You can find me on Pinterest, Facebook, Flipboard And almost everywhere else on the internet.