Nutmeg Free Chilled Turmeric Ginger Infused Water
This golden, sun-colored drink is refreshing, a little zingy, and genuinely beautiful to pour over ice. Fresh turmeric and ginger steep overnight with lemon slices and a crack of black pepper, turning plain filtered water into something that tastes like it came from a wellness café. The long chill time does all the work — no cooking, no blending, just patience and a good pitcher. A touch of maple syrup is optional if you want a hint of sweetness, but the citrus and spice carry it perfectly on their own. Warm-weather spice blends and pre-made drink mixes can sneak in all kinds of unwanted additions, so making your own infused water from scratch means you know exactly what's in every sip. It's the kind of thing you'll want to keep a batch of in the fridge all week.
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4 servings
- 8 cups cold filtered water
- 1 piece (about 2 inches) fresh turmeric root, thinly sliced
- 1 piece (about 2 inches) fresh ginger root, thinly sliced
- 1 medium lemon, thinly sliced
- ¼ tsp black pepper, freshly cracked
- 2 tbsp maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Scrub the turmeric root and ginger root under cold running water. Slice both into thin rounds, about 1/8 inch thick — no need to peel.
- 2
Slice the lemon into thin rounds, about 1/4 inch thick, discarding the end pieces.
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