Interstitial Cystitis Friendly Honey Ginger Switchel
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4 servings
- 3 cups cold water
- 3 tbsp raw honey
- 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
Ingredient noteInterstitial cystitis treats warming spices like ginger as test-your-tolerance because they can irritate a sensitive bladder, but the small amount in this recipe is likely tolerated by many. If you prefer to always avoid fresh ginger, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- ¼ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
Ingredient noteTrue ceylon cinnamon is generally considered bladder-friendly, and the small amount in this recipe (~1/16 tsp per serving) is likely fine for many people with interstitial cystitis. If you prefer to always avoid true ceylon cinnamon, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (optional)
Can be omittedlemon juice
For serving
- ice cubes, for serving (optional)
- fresh mint leaves, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine 1 cup of the water, the honey, and the sliced ginger in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the honey fully dissolves, about 2–3 minutes. Do not boil.
- 2
Remove from heat and stir in the Ceylon cinnamon. Let the mixture steep for 10 minutes, until the ginger aroma is pronounced and the liquid is lightly golden.
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