Hot Ginger Lemonade

== Description ==
Herbal tea for colds and flu
* Contributed by Jenn B aka Mom2sam and Tiny at World Recipes Y-Group
== Ingredients ==
* 1½ cups water
* 3 (¼-inch) slices fresh ginger root, bruised
* ½ of a fresh lemon
* 1 tsp honey
* ¼ tsp powdered cayenne pepper
== Directions ==
# Bring water to a boil in a glass or stainless steel pan.
# Meanwhile, hit each ginger root slice gently with the broad side of a knife to break up the pulp a bit.
# Put the ginger in the boiling water and simmer uncovered 5 minutes.
# Meanwhile, squeeze the juice from the lemon into a cup.
# Add the honey and cayenne.
# Strain the ginger tea in to the cup, stir and sip slowly while hot.
# Note: you may add an ounce of brandy to your bedtime dose to help ease you into sleep.
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