Ginger & Turmeric Hot Toddy

Name: Ginger & Turmeric Hot Toddy
Yield: Serves 2
Ingredients: 2-inch piece fresh turmeric, thinly sliced; 2-inch piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced, or a few fresh ginger leaves; 2-inch piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced, or a few fresh ginger leaves; 2 cups filtered water; 1 lemon, halved, plus 2 lemon slices for garnish; 1 lemon, halved, plus 2 lemon slices for garnish; Runny honey, for sweetening; Pinch of whole cloves, plus more for garnish; Bourbon or rum (about 2 oz per cocktail); Bourbon or rum (about 2 oz per cocktail); Bourbon or rum (about 2 oz per cocktail)

Preparation info

Serves
2

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Flavors from the Farm

By Emma Hearst

Published 2024

About

This simple creation is not only comforting on the coldest of days and nights at home but also has medicinal benefits to cure all that ails you even on the finest day of health! Made with or without alcohol, it should leave you feeling invigorated and might even lessen inflammation, too!

Ingredients

2 cups filtered water
2-inch piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced, or a few

Drinks
Vegetarian
Gluten-free

Method

In a small saucepan, combine the water, ginger, turmeric, and cloves, and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat for about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat. If continuing right away, strain the water and discard the spices. For a supercharged version, let cool, then transfer to an airtight container, refrigerate overnight, and strain the next day before continuing.

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