Rice Free Chilled Turmeric Ginger Infused Water
This golden, fragrant infused water is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're doing something genuinely good for yourself — and honestly, it tastes as beautiful as it looks. Fresh turmeric and ginger steep overnight in cold filtered water alongside bright lemon slices and a crack of black pepper, turning the whole pitcher a deep, jewel-toned gold. The slow cold infusion pulls out all that warm, earthy flavor without any heat, so the result is refreshing rather than sharp or overwhelming. A touch of maple syrup is completely optional, but it rounds out the spice just enough if you prefer a hint of sweetness. This is naturally free of grains and starches in any form — just whole roots, citrus, and water doing all the work. It's an effortless make-ahead drink; you prep it the night before and wake up to something that feels genuinely special. Strain it over ice and you've got a stunning, flavor-packed glass that's as good for a quiet morning as it is for serving guests.
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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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