[charisma__4]

I don't know if anyone has mentioned this yet...... but has anyone ever tried Hot Coke with Ginger and Lemon. This recipe is really popular in Hong Kong/China. You can find it all the time in Hong Kong bistros. I remember growing up, my mother would make this and make me feel better anytime I had a cold or the flu.

I guess there really isn't any recipe. The name says it all. But here is the general idea.

Here's the recipe:

1 can of coke
1/2 a lemon, sliced
1/2 - 1 inch of ginger, sliced
Just boil in a sauce pan and simmer for 5-10 minutes. You can strain out the lemon and ginger slices or not... I like to keep the lemon in.

I've also tried this cold without boiling it. I use the garlic press to get all the ginger juices out and put that in the cup of coke. Then I'd slice up the lemon and put them into the glass. This is refreshing in the summer!

I still drink this all the time when I'm sick.. and 7up always made my stomach feel better

[elevatormusic]

after you boil the coke, does it lose the fizz?

[jinballer_05]

my mom didnt use coke but just water, honey, and ginger for colds and fevers and stuff, must be a ancient chinese remedy? never really did much for me though imo

[joongified.]

My mom told me this was good for the throatt.
I thought it really helped.
It's yummy too ^^

[Aki]

after you boil the coke, does it lose the fizz?

Yes, it becomes flat.

My mom doesn't put ginger in it when she makes it. Just coke and lemon.
It really does help when you have a cold or sore throat. It helps break up the mucus and warms up the body.
It tastes good too.

[broken.wings]

My mom makes this when she's sick. She says it's good for ya.

[jingaling.]

i've never heard about this o.o
i should try it the next time i get sick.

[SeeinGxStarS]

Interesting, never heard of this, but I'll try it if I ever get sick :]

[suki_*]

oooo i had this with lemon and it helps too! i usually just put it in the microwave and nuke it for a minute or so!

[emceej]

i wanna try that. i can feel the hot fizz on my mouth lol.

[lovemelody.]

my mom makes this when we get sick X)

[Precarious]

I used to always have that cold with lemon when I was young
Never really thought about it helping with colds though
I just thought it tasted nice

[Azura]

I've tried that and it really works

[jogii]

my mum used to make it for me all the time when i was little except we microwaved the coke. it's yummy and helps!

[strawb3rry]

my mom didnt use coke but just water, honey, and ginger for colds and fevers and stuff, must be a ancient chinese remedy? never really did much for me though imo

thats what my parents do. sometimes they'll put in pears too and just boil that with a little honey and a lot of ginger. :[ i hate it, i don't like it. its probably meant to help clear your sinuses too though

[etxetera]

It was my first time hearing this

[<3goesDOKIDOKI]

yep its good for colds but ive only had it once.
coke was originally a cough syrup so that makes a little bit of sense!

[kathy]

I've tried this before. It really makes your throat better

[missyxcindy]

my mom does that too! I thought we were like the only ones that did that..haha, good to know. =)

[xBonnie__]

oh i've drank this. i thought it was and
bad at the same time. it really warms
up your throat. but i love it because it's
coke and you can drink it.. like when you
are sick. haha<3 havent had this in a
while though. but yeah, it works really
well to cure your flu or cough.

-Bee.