Yield: 500 ml
The Best Homemade Ginger Elixir, Inspired by Gimber
Need a warm, cozy and still refreshing drink. Meet my new homemade ginger elixir. A must recipe to have on hand because it tastes so good (and it is so damn good for your body) !
Ingredients
- 250 g fresh ginger, peeled and cut into pieces
- 400 ml water
- 6-7 lemon, freshly squeezed (approx. 200 ml)
- 150 g coconut sugar or cane sugar (fine and lumps-free) , The lighter the sugar’s color, the paler and more golden your elixir will turn out.
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1-2 pinches fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
- Wash and peel your ginger (eventually use a knife when needed). Cut into small pieces.
- In a high speed blender, blend ginger and 400 ml water together until smooth and golden.
- Transfer to a pan and cook on low heat for 15-20 minutes (but don't boil).
- In the meantime, squeeze the lemons. Set aside.
- Once the ginger liquid is ready, add coconut sugar, turmeric, fresh ground black pepper, lemon juice. Stir well, then let it simmer for another 5-10 minutes to infuse, mixing regularly.
- Strain your liquid through a sieve and let it cool down. Store in a glass bottle in the fridge for up to 1 week. Before using, shake your bottle.
HOW TO USE IT
- Add 1 to 3 Tbsp of this ginger elixir in a glass filled with ice cubes and top with sparkling water !
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