Citrus Free Ginger & Turmeric Bone Broth Tonic
Warm, deeply savory, and quietly powerful, this golden tonic is the kind of thing you'll want to sip on a slow morning or whenever you need something grounding and restorative. Fresh ginger and turmeric steep directly into rich bone broth, releasing their earthy, slightly spicy depth in a way that dried powders simply can't match. A smashed clove of garlic adds quiet backbone, while Ceylon cinnamon — notably gentler and more aromatic than the common cassia variety — rounds everything out beautifully. Apple cider vinegar brings a subtle brightness that keeps the flavor from feeling flat, and a touch of honey can soften the whole thing if you prefer a slightly mellower finish. For anyone avoiding citrus, the base recipe is completely free of it, and the optional lemon juice is easy to skip without losing anything essential — the tonic stands confidently on its own. Straining out the solids at the end gives you a silky, clean cup that feels almost like a ritual. It comes together in well under fifteen minutes and delivers the kind of cozy, nourishing warmth that's hard to find in anything store-bought.
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2 servings
- 2 cups bone broth
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 tsp fresh turmeric, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 clove garlic, smashed
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- ¼ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- 1 tsp honey (optional)
- 1–2 tsp fresh lemon juice (optional)
Can be omittedlemon juice
Instructions
- 1
Combine the bone broth, ginger, turmeric, and garlic in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cook for 8 minutes, until the broth is fragrant and the ginger and turmeric have fully infused.
- 2
Remove from the heat and stir in the apple cider vinegar and Ceylon cinnamon. Add the honey and lemon juice, if using.
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