# DIY magic onion potion

A natural cold and flu remedy made from red onion extract, honey, and olive oil.

- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 whole red onion
- 2 cup water
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup hot water

## Instructions

1. Slice the red onion, keeping the skin on.
2. Add the sliced onions to a pot with water and bring to a boil.
3. Once it boils, turn it off and let it steep for 5-10 minutes.
4. Strain the liquid into a container.
5. Freeze half of the onion liquid in an ice cube tray.
6. In a cup, add honey, olive oil, and fill halfway with hot water.
7. Pour the remaining liquid into the cup with the other ingredients and stir.

## Equipment

- knife
- pot
- wooden spoon
- strainer
- measuring beaker
- ice cube tray
- mug

## Tips

- You can pop a frozen onion cube into a cup, add hot water, honey, and olive oil to fight a cold anytime.
- Add liquor of choice and lemon for a homemade remedy.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/reel/643002012224038
- Creator: creative explained
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/23246ecb-ecd0-42de-8586-aa19c8b4d3ff
- Extracted: 2026-11-07

Extracted from the video by Clip Recipe (https://www.cliprecipe.com). Quantities and steps are as stated or shown in the video. Site guide for agents: https://www.cliprecipe.com/llms.txt