honey drops

Amber-colored throat soothers

Honey drops are small hard candies flavored with honey, often used to soothe sore throats or simply enjoyed as sweets.

The term can also refer to actual drops of honey: Honey drops glistened on the edge of the jar.

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G