Description
A soothing and healing drink made with natural ingredients to help alleviate cold symptoms.
Ingredients
- Hot Water: 2 cups
- Honey: 2 tablespoons
- Fresh Lemon Juice: 2 tablespoons
- Fresh Ginger: 1 inch piece
- Cayenne Pepper: a pinch
- Lemon Slices: for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients.
- Prepare the base by peeling and grating the ginger, then boiling 2 cups of water.
- Combine grated ginger, honey, and lemon juice in a heatproof mug, then pour hot water over the mixture and stir.
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper and stir again. Let steep for 5 minutes.
- Strain if desired, garnish with lemon slices, and serve warm.
Notes
- Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator and reheat before consuming.
- Customize with optional ingredients like turmeric, mint leaves, or apple cider vinegar for added benefits.
- Adjust spice levels according to personal preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Hot Drink
- Cuisine: Natural Remedies
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cold remedy, natural drink, immune support, soothing beverage