lemon ginger elixer

Lemon Ginger Elixer

This lemon ginger elixer is the perfect remedy for balancing your immune system year round but especially in cold and flu season.

 CourseBeverage

 CuisinePakistani, Indian, South Asian

 Keywordallergies, cold season, lemon ginger elixer

 Prep Time15 minutes

 Servings10

Ingredients

• 2 lemons
• 4 inch knob of ginger root
• 2 tablespoons turmeric powder
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• Raw honey
• 16 ounce airtight jar

Instructions

• Wash and dry the lemon and ginger thoroughly.
• Cut both into thin slices.
• Add them in alternate layers to the jar.
• Add the turmeric powder and black pepper.
• Pour the honey so as to dredge the produce fully.
• Push down on the produce with a spoon or honey dipper so as to combine everything.
• Close the jar tightly and give it a shake.
• When ready to drink, simply take a tablespoon along with a slice of lemon and ginger and add it to a cup of plain water or herbal tea.

Notes

• Make sure to use organic produce as this will all be marinating and we want to avoid pesticide residue.

• You can swap out the turmeric powder for the root.
• Make sure to use local, raw honey to avoid honey that has been cut with sugar.

• Feel free to use this on its own. I often just give this to my kids much like a cough syrup.