Ginger and Lemon Syrup is the perfect warming drink for winter. Two spoonfuls of this Ginger, Turmeric, Honey and Lemon Syrup can be added to 1 cup hot water for a quick tonic. If using for a flu-buster add in garlic and chilli for an immune boosting cocktail.
Ginger, Turmeric, Honey and Lemon Syrup Recipe
Makes 500ml
Ingredients:
100g piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced
100g piece fresh tumeric thinly sliced
1 cup raw local honey – or less depending on taste (remember this is a concentrated syrup you will dilute with water later)
1 cup fresh lemon juice (12 lemons)
Method:
Boil ginger and tumeric with 1 cup water in a small heavy-based saucepan, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, then strain through a piece of muslin cloth into a bowl.
Return ginger liquid to the saucepan. Add honey and lemon juice and simmer until honey has dissolved. Cool and pour into a sealable bottle and keep chilled.
Two spoonfuls of syrup can be added to 1 cup hot water for a quick tonic.
Smart Tip:
Avoid sugary drinks when fighting off colds. Sugar can limit the activeness of the immune system.
