Description
A bright, refreshing lemon ginger drink with a gentle spicy warmth, perfect for soothing digestion, boosting immunity, and enjoying as a healthy, hydrating beverage.
Ingredients
- 1 large lemon (juiced)
- 1 to 2 inches of fresh ginger root (sliced or grated)
- 2 cups of hot water
- 1 to 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup (optional, to taste)
Instructions
- Boil the water.
- Peel and thinly slice or grate the fresh ginger.
- Pour the hot water over the ginger in a mug or teapot and let steep for 5 to 10 minutes, depending on desired strength.
- Strain the liquid to remove ginger pieces.
- Stir in freshly squeezed lemon juice.
- Add honey or maple syrup to taste, if desired, and mix well.
- Enjoy warm, or let cool and serve over ice if preferred.
Notes
- Add a pinch of turmeric powder and black pepper for extra anti-inflammatory benefits.
- Include a sprig of fresh mint or a cinnamon stick while steeping for herbal notes.
- Adjust sweetness or skip it to suit taste preferences.
- Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Reheat gently to preserve flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 240 ml)
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 5 g (if sweetened with honey or maple syrup)
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 0.2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
