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Thursday, December 22, 2011

jesse james kill or cure syurp

My grandfathers name really was Jesse James.  He was the ultimate do it yourselfer and made this cough syrup every year.  Even if it didn't stop your cough(which it does) you really won't care.  I've managed to pick up a cold this week and thought this was a good time to share this recipe.

1# rock candy I bought mine at an Amish  place near by.
3oz red hots
2oz glycerin
1/2tsp oil of eucalyptus
Whirl your rock candy and red hots with 1/2C whiskey in the food processor or blender until they are dissolved.
Mix with the remainder of a fifth of bourbon or blended whiskey.  Transfer to smaller bottles or just keep it in the whiskey bottle, but there will be a little over, so put that in a jar.  This is fully preserved with the booze and will last for ages.  Not for children.  Take 2T every 4 hours for a cough or sore throat.

It's a beautiful red color, smells like cinnamon and has a kick.  Don't take too much at one time.

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