Alternative to lemsip?

[danaeonyx]

I've had a search and can't find a post about this. What's a good alternative for lemsip? I used to live off the stuff because I always have a cold, but it's not in my vegan sourcebook as safe, and I've been told it's taken over by GSK...

[beanstew]

I make my own hot citrus drinks.

Ingredients

• One lemon
• One lime
• Freshly grated ginger
• Golden syrup
• Boiling water

Method

• Extract juice from citrus fruits into cup
• Add grated ginger
• Add syrup
• Add boiling water

When I had a cold as a kid my Mum would make something like the above but use honey instead of syrup. I drink these quite a bit whether I've got a cold or not as it's a tasty hot drink that makes a change from coffee.

I think Lemsip has caffeine in so you may want to add a ground up caffeine pill or something.

[danaeonyx]

Thanks, That sounds yummy!