How to Make Guggle Muggle

A guggle muggle is a warm drink made of milk and honey. The concoction is an old Jewish comfort remedy used to soothe a sore throat and knock out the common cold. Optional brandy added to the drink makes it suitable for adults and children. Many people still drink a guggle muggle to ease pain in the throat from a cold or allergies. Additionally, the traditional recipe calls for adding a raw egg yolk to the mixture. Because of health concerns, omitting the yolk from recipes is a common practice. This recipe is also referred to as a murgle gurgle. Another alternate recipe calls for citrus juices, not milk.

Things You'll Need

• Milk version:
• 1 cup milk
• 1 egg yolk (optional)
• 1 tbsp. honey
• 1 tsp. or more brandy (optional)
• Dash nutmeg
• Citrus version:
• 1 grapefruit
• 1 lemon
• 1 orange
• 1 oz. brandy

Instructions

Milk Version

1. Heat 1 cup milk until it is warm but not scorched.

2. Add 1 tbsp. honey, 1 egg yolk (optional) and 1 tsp. or more brandy (also optional).

3. Whisk until all the ingredients are mixed.

4. Sprinkle nutmeg on the top.

5. Serve warm.

Citrus Version

1. Combine juices of 1 grapefruit, 1 lemon and 1 orange, and 1 tbsp. honey in a saucepan, and bring them to a boil.

2. Add 1 oz. brandy to the mixture.

3. Serve warm.

References

• The Philadelphia Jewish Voice: A Touch of Sweetness for Mar Cheshvan
• The Free-Lance Star: Citrus Guggle Muggle