Honey Lemon Drink ~ the cold soother!

It seems that changing seasons bring on new colds and viruses. And at the moment in the North East it seems that Spring can't quiet decide what it wants to do. One week we're in shorts, the next we're huddled up to the heater again while it's snowing on the alps. And this week it shall be raining....  I've been lucky enough (cough, cough...) to catch another one of Grace's colds. So as I type this I'm sipping some of the Lemon Honey drink that by beloved Thermomix has just made for me.  For those of you not on the Forum Thermomix website, I strongly suggest that you put aside... oh lets see... perhaps a week to look through all the amazing recipes, hints, tips and help (once you start it's hard to stop).  The recipe for the Honey Lemon drink can be found here on the Forum.

I vary the recipe slightly every time but here's the one I made tonight:

Honey Lemon Drink
Combine the following ingredients into TM bowl:
500-600 mls boiling water,
1 lemon sliced (or 2-3 small lemons),
12 slices fresh ginger,
4 tablespoons honey
5-6 cardomon pods

Set Timer for 20 minutes and cook at 100C on Reverse .
Strain using baset, and pour into cup.
Sip rugged up on the couch with a cosy blanket.

For me, I dilute the drink 50/50 with some hot water. You can also add a dash of whisky or brandy if you do so desire.  This drink does seem to be quiet revitilising and you can feel it doing wonders for you!
 
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Happy cooking!!