Turmeric and Ginger Refresher
Kick inflammation to the curb with this winning combo. Not only is it an inflammation buster, it also is so refreshing!
Ingredients
- 1 knob of turmeric about 4-5 inches
- 2 small knob of ginger half the size of the turmeric
- Raw honey to taste or liquid stevia drops
- Small amount of water less than 1/2 cup
- 2 tablespoons citrus juice whatever you have, lemon, orange, lime, grapefruit
- Ice
- Filtered plain water or Sparkling Water
Instructions
- Juice turmeric and ginger if you have a juicer.
- If you don't have a juicer peel and shred the ginger and turmeric roots and use the infusion method in step 3.
- Add ginger, turmeric and 1/2 cup of water to a small saucepan, heat just until the mixture starts to boil, then immediately turn off and let it sit, covered for 20 minutes.
- For both juice method and infusion method: Stir in sweetener (honey or stevia).
- For both juice method and infusion method: Strain mixture through a mesh screen into a glass filled with ice.
- Pour water or sparkling water over the mixture and ice. Enjoy!
Notes
I typically use plain water for this refreshing drink, but occasionally I make it with 8-12 ounces of sparkling water instead. My kids prefer it with plain water and using honey for the sweetener. Don't be afraid to add more or use a different sweetener. For health purposes turmeric is best absorbed when combined with black pepper, so it's helpful to pepper your food if you are drinking this with a meal.
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