Honey Free Lemon Ginger Turmeric Wellness Drink
Total time10 min
Prep time5 min
Cook time5 min
4.5(28)
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2 servings
- 2 cups water
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 ½ lemons)
- 1–2 tsp honey, to taste
Chef's tipUse the same amount. Maple syrup is a little thinner and less sticky than honey. - 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the water, grated ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, and black pepper in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring once or twice, until fragrant and the liquid is a deep golden color, about 3–4 minutes.
- 2
Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice and honey, adjusting honey to your preferred sweetness.
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