Ginger Turmeric Tonic with Black Pepper Kick

Ginger Turmeric Tonic with Black Pepper Kick

A warming, spicy-sweet tonic steeped from fresh ginger and turmeric, finished with cracked black pepper.

Total 30 min Makes 4 servings Calories 52/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Wheat free, Dairy free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher, Kosher for passover, Ashkenazi kosher for passover

Fresh ginger and turmeric simmer together into a golden, peppery infusion sweetened lightly with honey and brightened with lemon. Black pepper boosts the warmth and helps the body absorb turmeric's active compounds, making this a soothing drink for cold mornings or after a workout.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 3 tablespoons fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh turmeric, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly cracked
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)

Method

  1. Peel and thinly slice the fresh ginger and turmeric.

  2. In a 6-quart saucepan, combine the water, sliced ginger, and sliced turmeric. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

  3. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the liquid turns deep golden and fragrant.

  4. Remove from heat and strain the liquid through a fine-mesh sieve into a heatproof pitcher, discarding the solids.

  5. Stir in the cracked black pepper, honey, lemon juice, and cayenne pepper if using, until the honey dissolves completely.

  6. Taste and adjust sweetness or lemon as desired, then divide among mugs and serve warm.

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    Ginger Turmeric Tonic with Black Pepper Kick

    Fresh ginger and turmeric simmer together into a golden, peppery infusion sweetened lightly with honey and brightened with lemon. Black pepper boosts the warmth and helps the body absorb turmeric's active compounds, making this a soothing drink for cold mornings or after a workout.

    30 min 4 servings 52 cal

    Ingredients

    • 4 cups water
    • 3 tablespoons fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
    • 2 tablespoons fresh turmeric, peeled and thinly sliced
    • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly cracked
    • 3 tablespoons honey
    • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
    • 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)

    Method

    1. 1

      Peel and thinly slice the fresh ginger and turmeric.

    2. 2

      In a 6-quart saucepan, combine the water, sliced ginger, and sliced turmeric. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

    3. 3

      Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the liquid turns deep golden and fragrant.

    4. 4

      Remove from heat and strain the liquid through a fine-mesh sieve into a heatproof pitcher, discarding the solids.

    5. 5

      Stir in the cracked black pepper, honey, lemon juice, and cayenne pepper if using, until the honey dissolves completely.

    6. 6

      Taste and adjust sweetness or lemon as desired, then divide among mugs and serve warm.