Cooking Method
Courses
Difficulty Intermediate
Time
Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Rest Time: 1 hr Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
Servings 8
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
Dietary Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Vegetarian
Description

Refreshing, homemade lemonade infused with the warming flavor of ginger and turmeric root and sweetened with honey.

Ingredients
  • 2 inches turmeric root, peeled and halved
  • 3 inches ginger root, peeled and halved
  • 6 cups water, divided
  • 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 cups lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
    Make the Ginger and Turmeric Sweetener

  1. Pour 2 cups of water, the granulated sugar, peeled ginger, and peeled turmeric into a medium saucepan.

  2. Place the saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir the liquid often, until the sugar dissolves completely, about 10 minutes. 

  3. Remove the pan from the heat and let the spices steep for another 5 minutes.

  4. Strain the sweetener into a heat proof container. Discard the ginger and turmeric root. Let the sweetener cool completely.

    5. Make the Ginger Turmeric Lemonade

  5. In a large pitcher, pour the lemon juice. Mix with 4 cups water, honey, and the ginger turmeric sweetener. Stir to combine.

  6. Store the lemonade in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Serve over ice and enjoy!

Note

The flowers used as garnish for the photos in this post are not recommended for consumption. If looking for a garnish, confirm the florals are food safe.

Read it online: https://lauralovestocook.com/recipes/ginger-turmeric-lemonade/