Turmeric Tonic

Inspired by recipes from Sqirl: Everything I Want to Eat and Alison Roman for Bon Appétit I find fresh turmeric root fairly easily in natural food stores, as well as in shops that specialize in Asian, Indian, and Sri Lankan foods. I've made this swapping out the maple syrup with rice syrup, honey, or agave nectar. Maple syrup integrates quickly into the lemon juice, but other liquid sweeteners may need to be slightly warmed. Black pepper, apparently, may help turmeric do the good thingsthat it's supposed to do for you, so I like to grind some on top. (Plus it tastes good, too.) If you're sensitive about staining your hands or clothes, wear rubber gloves and an apron (and perhaps something orange) when juicing the turmeric. Someone on social media told me that Lysol Wipes remove turmeric stains on your hands. I haven't tried them, but if you have any tips or techniques for juicing turmeric, or making turmeric tonic, I'm definitely interested in reading them in the comments.