Nitrate & Nitrite Free Lemon Garlic Honey Tonic
This warm, soothing tonic is the kind of drink that feels like it's doing something good for you with every sip — bright from fresh lemon juice, gently spicy from real ginger, and rounded out with a touch of raw honey. The base is nothing more than water steeped with sliced garlic and ginger until the liquid turns fragrant and golden, which means every ingredient is completely whole and unprocessed. That matters a lot when you're trying to avoid cured or preserved products, since even packaged wellness drinks and bottled tonics can sneak in additives you'd rather skip. Here, you control exactly what goes in the pot. Ground turmeric adds a subtle earthiness and a gorgeous color without any artificial coloring or preservatives. The whole thing comes together in one small saucepan and strains clean into two mugs, making it as easy to prepare as it is satisfying to drink. It's the kind of recipe you'll want to keep on rotation whenever you need something warming and genuinely clean.
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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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