How to Make Cough Syrup Out of Whiskey

When you make cough syrup out of whiskey, using a brand you like makes the medicine go down easier. Take 1 to 2 tablespoons of the syrup every 3 or 4 hours, depending on the severity of your cold, and store the mixture in a cabinet, not the fridge.

Things You'll Need

• Whiskey Honey Measuring cup 2 medium-sized lemons Lemon squeezer Wooden spoon Small saucepan Small Mason jar with a screw-on lid

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Instructions

• 1

  Pour 1 cup of whiskey into a small saucepan.

• 2

  Add 1 cup of honey.

• 3

  Squeeze the two lemons and pour the juice into the pan.

• 4

  Turn the burner on to low heat and stir the contents thoroughly with a wooden spoon.

• 5

  Continuously stir the mixture while it heats to ensure it's properly blended.

• 6

  Remove the pan from the stove when the syrup begins to bubble.

• 7

  Pour the syrup into a small Mason jar or another container where you can easily pour the medicine onto a spoon or dip your spoon into it.