Turmeric, Ginger & Lemon Tonic

• porcijos: 15 -20 cups

Ingredientai

Base Tonic

A small handful of fresh ginger root

A small handful of fresh turmeric root

2-3 black peppercorns

1 litre boiling water

Lemon Drink

Juice of 1 lemon

Honey drizzle or maple to sweeten

Nurodymai

Use a hand grater or the grater attachment to your food processor grate your turmeric and ginger. I don’t actually peel either just a wash before grating for ease.

Place the grated spices in a large jug with the black peppercorns and pour over 1 litre of boiling water. Cover loosely and leave to soak overnight at room temperature.

In the morning  blitz the mixture very briefly with a hand blender – you are not looking to puree it just coarsely blitz a little.

Pour the liquid through some muslin and collect the liquid. Squeeze the muslin well to extract all the juices.

This is your turmeric and ginger base. Pour this into a sterilised glass bottle or jar and store in the fridge for 1-2 weeks.

To make your lemon drink. Pour about 60ml into a small pan and add the juice of 1 lemon and oil. Add a spoonful of erythritol, stevia or you can use a little Manuka Honey if wished (to taste) and warm the mixture in the pan stirring so that the erythritol has dissolved.

Pour into a cup and drink warm.