Brazil Nut Free Lemon Garlic Honey Tonic
Warm, bright, and deeply soothing, this tonic is the kind of drink that feels like it's actually doing something good for you. Fresh garlic and ginger steep together until the liquid turns fragrant and golden, building a savory-sweet base that gets lifted by a generous squeeze of lemon and a swirl of raw honey. The turmeric dissolves right into the broth, giving it that gorgeous amber hue and a gentle earthiness that rounds everything out. It's naturally free from tree nuts of any kind — every ingredient here is a straightforward pantry or produce staple, so there's zero guesswork about what's in your cup. Straining out the solids leaves you with a silky, clean tonic that's as pleasant to sip as it is simple to make. Whether you reach for it on a chilly morning or when you're feeling a little run-down, this is the kind of recipe you'll come back to again and again.
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2 servings
- 2 cups water
- 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 large lemon)
- 2 tbsp raw honey
For serving
- 1 thin slice fresh lemon (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the water, sliced garlic, and sliced ginger in a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then reduce to medium-low and steep for 8 minutes, until the liquid is fragrant and lightly golden.
- 2
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Whisk in the turmeric until fully dissolved, then stir in the lemon juice and honey until the honey is completely incorporated.
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