File this in the miscellaneous Kalofagas file. This recipe is not Mediterranean or Greek in origin but in keeping with the mantra of “let food be thy medicine”, I am happy to share my take/recipe on ginger-turmeric shots.
These are inspired by ginger turmeric teas but I like them in their cold form. In the market place these shots sell for over $3 a bottle (a small bottle) and they contain a bit of fruit juice.
I make the ginger-tumeric tea, let it cool and store in a glass jar in my fridge. Each morning I’ll pour about a 1/4 cup, add a splash of mango juice and knock it back. Ahhhh, tastes and good for ya!
Ginger has many health benefits (click here) and then there’s turmeric – more health benefits and I add some cinnamon, honey and lemon juice.
Ginger turmeric shots offer several health benefits, including:
– Reducing inflammation and pain
– Boosting immune system function
– Aiding digestion and reducing nausea
– Providing antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds
– Potentially reducing symptoms of arthritis and other chronic conditions
Ginger-Turmeric Shots
Difficulty: Easy4
Cups5
minutes10
minutesIngredients
4 cups water
2 tsp. ground turmeric
3 tsp. grated fresh ginger
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
zest and juice of 1/2 lemon
3 Tbsp. honey
1/4 tsp. black pepper
Directions
- Into a medium pot, add the water, turmeric, ginger, cinnamon and lemon and turn heat to medium. Once boiling, simmer for 5 minutes and turn off the heat.
- Add honey, pepper and stir in and allow to cool.
- Transfer to a glass jar and keep in the fridge.
- To serve, give a quick stir then pour approx 1/4 cup in a glass and add a splash of mango juice (or your favourite) and drink.
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