When the flu starts making its way through the house, this is the homemade ginger drink many mums swear by. It’s warm, soothing, simple to make and packed with fresh ingredients that feel comforting when everyone’s coughing, sniffly and miserable.
The best part? You can make it in under 15 minutes with ingredients you probably already have sitting in the kitchen.
Want the easy homemade version? Jump to the recipe below and save this one now before flu season properly kicks in.
Fresh ginger has long been used in home remedies for nausea, sore throats and congestion, while lemon and honey help create a warm drink that’s easy to sip when you’re feeling run down. Whether you’re fighting off the flu yourself or looking after sick kids and a sick partner at the same time, this is one of those recipes worth keeping on standby.
What You’ll Want On Hand Before Flu Season Hits
This recipe is much easier when you already have the basics sitting in your fridge or pantry. Fresh ginger, lemons and honey are the big ones, but having a decent insulated mug or glass jug on hand also makes life easier when everyone in the house starts getting sick at once.
If your family catches every bug going around daycare or school, it’s worth stocking up before winter hits properly.
Why Mums Love This Ginger Drink
- Quick to make when you feel exhausted
- Uses simple pantry ingredients
- Warm and soothing for sore throats
- Budget-friendly compared to store-bought wellness drinks
- Easy to customise with extra lemon, turmeric or herbal tea
I’ve Got the Flu Healthy Ginger Drink
A soothing drink made with fresh ginger, honey, and lemon, designed to boost immunity and ease flu symptoms naturally.
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servings15
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Ingredients
2 tbsp Ginger root-peeled and thinly sliced
0.33 cup Honey
.5 cup Lemon Juice
1 cup Water-boiling
2 cups Ice
1000 ml Water -room temperature
Directions
- In a glass measuring cup or heat-proof bowl, mix together the thinly sliced ginger, the honey, and the boiling water.
- Stir until the honey is dissolved, and then leave the mixture to steep for 10-15 minutes.
- While this is steeping, fill a 1.5-1.8 jug with ice and a few lemon slices (if you want).
- After the steeping time is up, strain the mixture into the jug and add in the lemon juice.
- Top the rest of the container up with water, and stir well to combine. Let the drink cool down for a few minutes, serve while still warm.
More Comfort Food Recipes Mums Make On Sick Days
When everyone in the house feels miserable, easy comfort food becomes essential. These are the cosy family favourites mums keep coming back to during cold and flu season — simple meals, warm soups and easy treats that make rough weeks feel a little more manageable.
- Lose A Kilo Soup – the hearty veggie soup mums make on repeat when they want something warm, filling and easy.
- Creamy Pumpkin Soup – smooth, comforting and perfect with crusty bread on cold nights.
- Slow Cooker Coconut Curry Sausages – an easy dump-and-go dinner for exhausted parents.
- Mild Lamb Curry – comforting without being too spicy for the kids.
- Tuna Mornay – one of those old-school comfort dinners everyone still loves.
- Pizza Scrolls – easy freezer snacks for hungry kids stuck at home sick.
- Apricot Balls – quick little no-bake bites to keep in the fridge.
- Nutella Brownies – because honestly, sometimes everyone just needs chocolate.
Save this recipe now before the next round of school germs hits your house.
And tell us in the comments — what’s the one comfort food or homemade remedy your family always asks for when they’re sick? We’re always looking for new mum-approved favourites to try.
Have your say!