Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Rinse a lemon or lime and a 1-inch piece of ginger, then thinly slice both.
- Choose warm or cold: Heat water until warm (140 to 150 F) for soothing drink or use chilled water with ice.
Infusion
- Place ginger and lemon slices in a glass or pitcher, then pour the water over them.
- Steep for 5 to 10 minutes if warm; refrigerate and steep for 1 to 3 hours if cold.
- Strain out solids or leave them in for ongoing infusion.
Serving
- Divide the drink into smaller servings of 200 to 250 ml to sip throughout the day.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for 24 to 48 hours.
Nutrition
Notes
Taste as you go; ginger strength varies. Bruise mint leaves slightly for more aroma. Store in a sealed pitcher and consume within 24 to 48 hours for the best flavor. You can freeze portions in ice cube trays for later use. Experiment with variations by adjusting mint, lemon wedges, or ginger slices.
