1915 Cough Syrup Recipe (Stubbs version)
Source of Recipe
Ole Timers
Recipe Introduction
The only question I have is it calls for 3 cents worth of rock candy in 1915 how much would that be in now?
List of Ingredients
2 large onions, thinly sliced
1 cup sugar (white or brown)
1 quart water
1/2 cup olive oil
3 cents worth of rock candy (or horehound candy)
additional water as needed
whiskey (if desired)Recipe
Take 2 large onions and slice thinly
add 1 cup sugar ( your choice white or brown)
add 1 quart water and bring to a boil
add 3 cents worth of rock candy or horehound candy
mix well and continue to boil
then add enough water to make it thin enough to strain.
add whiskey if desired
Give 1/2 tsp as often as needed for cough.
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