Soothing Honey and Lemon Drink
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Soothing Honey and Lemon Drink
Description
Soothing Honey and Lemon Drink starts with hot water infused with freshly grated ginger, allowing the spicy notes of the ginger to steep and develop over a few minutes. After straining out the ginger pulp, fresh lemon juice and Manuka honey are stirred in, resulting in a balanced blend of spice, sweetness, and tang that soothes the throat.
The fresh grated ginger brings a natural spiciness that tightens the flavor, while the Manuka honey adds a rich sweetness and depth. The lemon juice contributes brightness and a touch of acidity, enhancing the drink's refreshing quality. Serving the drink warm provides comforting warmth, while chilling it offers a revitalizing cold beverage option.
This drink is excellent for soothing minor throat irritations or providing gentle hydration. The recipe notes that longer steeping increases the ginger intensity, and it also suggests freezing ginger for convenient grating when frozen. Care should be taken not to consume excessive amounts to avoid potential acid reflux. In warmer months, serving it cold offers a refreshing alternative.
Ingredients
- 500 ml water boiled
- 30 g ginger peeled and grated, fresh
- 2 tablespoon Manuka honey
- 1 lemon juice only
Instructions
- Put 500 ml Boiled water into a jug and add 30 g Fresh ginger. Allow to stand for 5 minutes.
- Hold a fine sieve over a glass or mug and pour the ginger water through it.
- Add the juice of 1 Lemon and 2 tablespoon Manuka honey. Stir well and serve.
Notes
- Steep grated ginger for a stronger flavor or less for milder heat.
- Freeze ginger to grate it efficiently straight from the freezer.
- The drink can be served cold for a refreshing taste in warm weather.
- Consume in moderation to avoid possible heartburn or acid reflux.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 92 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 250ml | |
| Calories | 92kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 148mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 12IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 29mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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