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Ginger Drink Recipe Healthy

A comforting and invigorating ginger drink that can be enjoyed hot or cold, featuring the health benefits of ginger.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Various
Calories: 60
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4 cups water
  • 1/4 cup fresh ginger peeled and sliced
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Optional: mint leaves for garnish

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Fine mesh strainer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wooden spoon or whisk
  • Serving glasses or cups

Method
 

  1. Peel and slice the fresh ginger.
  2. In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
  3. Once the water is boiling, add the sliced ginger and reduce the heat.
  4. Simmer the ginger for about 15 minutes.
  5. Use a fine mesh strainer to remove the ginger slices.
  6. Add honey or maple syrup to the hot ginger water and stir until dissolved.
  7. Stir in the juice of one lemon.
  8. Pour the drink into serving glasses or cups and garnish with mint leaves if desired.

Notes

Enjoy this drink hot in winter or cold in summer. Adjust sweetness and spice to your taste.