Homemade Cough Syrup

I have used homemade cough syrup for as long as I can remember. Growing up, we went to a pediatrician that was all about telling my mama to make a homemade syrup rather than using the store bought ones. And my nana always made us the homemade stuff using honey, lemon juice and Wild Turkey. It always seemed to work and I use homemade for my family. I have three different ones that I have on rotation , one using whiskey, one using Southern Comfort and one using pineapple juice ( for the kids). This one is made with the whiskey. It packs a punch, so use accordingly. I take 2 teaspoons full every four hours or so and it does the trick. I will be adding the other two recipe in the next few days, so check back.

Homemade Cough Syrup

15 soft peppermint rounds 
2 T fresh lemon juice
2 oz honey ( local honey from your area is best)
whiskey of choice ( I use Knob Creek)

In a clean pint jar, add the peppermints. Then add the lemon juice and honey. Stir a few times and add enough whiskey to fill the jar, with about 2" headspace for shaking.
Place the jar lid and ring on tight and shake a few times. Let it sit for a few minutes and shake again. The peppermints with dissolve and you will have a smooth red syrup. 
Take 2 teaspoons every 4 hours.