Macadamia Free Lemon Garlic Honey Tonic

Total time20 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time10 min

4.8

(15)

Bright, warming, and deeply soothing, this tonic is the kind of drink that feels like it's doing something good for you with every sip. Fresh garlic and ginger steep together in simmering water until the liquid turns fragrant and golden, building a savory-herbal base that gets balanced out beautifully by raw honey and a generous squeeze of fresh lemon juice. A pinch of turmeric rounds everything out with earthy depth and that gorgeous amber color. The whole thing comes together in under fifteen minutes and strains clean into your mug — no gritty bits, just a smooth, aromatic drink that's as pleasant to look at as it is to taste. Tree nut concerns are completely off the table here, since every ingredient is a straightforward pantry or produce staple with nothing hidden in the mix. It works equally well as a morning ritual, an afternoon pick-me-up, or a cozy wind-down before bed. Finish it with a thin lemon slice floating on top and it looks almost too pretty to drink — almost.

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Ingredients

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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