Hazelnut Free Lemon Garlic Honey Tonic
Warm, bright, and deeply soothing, this tonic is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're doing something genuinely good for yourself. Fresh garlic and ginger steep together until the liquid turns fragrant and golden, then a hit of lemon juice and raw honey rounds everything out into something that's equal parts zingy and comforting. Turmeric adds a subtle earthiness and a gorgeous warm hue without overpowering the other flavors. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so there's no label-scanning or cross-contamination anxiety to worry about — just clean, simple pantry staples doing their thing. The straining step keeps the texture silky smooth, so what lands in your mug is pure, clear, and ready to sip. It's the kind of tonic you'll want to reach for on a cold morning, after a long day, or any time you need something that feels a little restorative.
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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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