Relieve Congestion & Coughs with this Lemon Ginger Lavender Elixir Recipe
- Published: Saturday, October 18th 2014
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It seems that when the temperatures dip, so do our immune systems, leaving many of us catching the dreaded common cold. The horrible combination of sniffles, congestion, and uncontrollable coughing is the worst and those artificially sweet cough syrups cannot possibly be good for you, which is why we love this natural, refreshing, and vitamin-loaded recipe from Chef Greg Gettles of The Umstead Hotel & Spa.
The elixir uses potassium, calcium, and antioxidants to pack an anti-inflammatory punch, while using lavendar and thyme to help relax you to better relieve coughing and congestion.
What You’ll Need
7 lemons, peeled and juiced
7 bruised and chopped lemongrass
3 oz. peeled and chopped ginger
½ oz. dried lavender
12 oz. lemon juice
16 oz. honey
7 oz. simple syrup
3½ oz. ginger puree
12 sprigs thyme
16 qt. simmering water
What You’ll Do
Combine all ingredients in a cambro and pour over with simmering water. Allow mixture to steep for at least 4 hours before straining. Adjust seasoning and chill.
Jackie Burns Brisman
