I have always been one to make a morning elixir with some combination of ginger and lemon, but after Thanksgiving, and once all the sicknesses started to circulate, I decided to take things up a notch. Instead of boiling these star roots ( still a great option if you do not own a juicer), I started juicing them.
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As you could tell from my instagram, I was immediately hooked. There was no denying how this daily drink helped to keep me hydrated ( skin too ) and aided in warding off any unwanted colds.
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Juicing these anti-inflammatory roots helps to preserve all the nutrients they are known for — which is a heck of a lot. They are the perfect medicinal tools for this time of year.
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I have received so many questions about this recipe so I wanted to share — it is so easy and the only hassle is whipping out your juicer. When I make it I tend to triple or even quadruple it so I dont have to pull it out until the following week. If I do batch it, I will make the recipe in whole and then freeze it in large silicone ice cubes so all it takes is some hot water.
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I hope you add this in to your winter morning routine and I hope you notice the difference as much as I did.
Ingredients
*note - I tend to double or triple this recipe if I plan to drink all week. You can store in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 7 days, or freeze any extra elixir for a lazy morning.
- 1 large “hand” ginger root ( about 1 cup) when peeled and rough chopped
- 5 turmeric pieces - peeled ( you can peel with a peeler or sharp knife ) juice from two lemons
- 2 cups hot water ( if you prefer a chilled drink, cool water works just the same!)
optional add ins
raw honey
few shakes pepper
Directions
Peel your ginger root and turmeric root with a peeler or knife. I prefer to peel what I can, it is never perfect, and leave what I can’t quite get without wasting too much root. Add all peeled root to the juicer and juice.
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Pour the juiced turmeric and ginger into a glass pitcher or 32 oz mason jar.
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Warm your water in a tea kettle or in a pot. Once warmed, not boiling, pour the water into the mason jar. Squeeze lemons directly into the jar. If using, stir in honey and any other additions.
