Turmeric Ginger Lemonade Recipe
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Ingredients
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Turmeric-Ginger Syrup
Lemonade
Garnish (optional)
Method
Turmeric-Ginger Syrup
- 1
Prepare roots
Wash the fresh turmeric and ginger roots thoroughly. Peel both roots with the edge of a spoon (or a small peeler) to remove skin. Roughly chop the peeled turmeric and ginger into 1/2- to 1-inch pieces so they release flavor easily.
- 2
Make syrup
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup water and 1 cup granulated sugar (or honey). Add the chopped turmeric and ginger. Bring mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes to extract flavors.
- 3
Infuse and finish
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the mixture steep for an additional 10–15 minutes to strengthen the flavor. Stir in 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (this increases curcumin absorption). Strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a heatproof container, pressing on solids to extract liquid. Discard solids. Allow the syrup to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate. Yields about 1 cup syrup; keeps 1–2 weeks refrigerated.
Lemonade
- 4
Juice lemons
Roll the lemons on the counter while pressing down to loosen juices. Cut lemons in half and juice until you have 1 cup (about 4–6 lemons). Strain juice through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds and excess pulp if desired.
- 5
Assemble lemonade
In a pitcher, combine 1 cup fresh lemon juice and 3 cups cold water. Add 3 tablespoons of the prepared turmeric-ginger syrup, taste, and adjust sweetness: add more syrup (1 tablespoon at a time) for a sweeter, spicier drink or more water for a milder flavor. Stir well to combine.
- 6
Chill and serve
Fill glasses with ice cubes. Pour the turmeric ginger lemonade over ice. Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves, and if you want extra color/flavor, sprinkle a light pinch (about 1/8 to 1/4 tsp) of grated or ground turmeric on top. Serve immediately.