Horehound Cough Drops Recipe Type: Cough Syrup Cuisine: First Aid Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 25 mins Total time: 35 mins Ingredients 4 handsful fresh or frozen horehound leaves or 2 handsful dried leaves 1/2 teaspoon crushed aniseed, fennel seeds or licorice root tea 3 crushed cardamom seeds 12 ounces granulated sugar 12 ounces brown sugar 1 pint water 1 bowl ice cold water Instructions Place the herbs in a pint of simmering water for 20 minutes on low heat. Strain the liquid into a small bowl, pressing the herbs to express all the “juice.” Return the liquid to the pan, adding both sugars. Over a medium flame, boil until the sugar is dissolved. To make the drops: drop 1/2 teaspoon of the mixture, […] Read More