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Soothing Winter Tonics

Two versions of a drink that will help your immune system stay on top of viruses this winter.
Course Drinks
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 1 liter each
Author Dea Zoffmann

Ingredients

Base Ingredients:

  • 1 organic orange, sliced
  • 1 organic lemon, sliced
  • 1 stalk lemongrass
  • 1 thumb-length piece of fresh ginger, peeled and grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried turmeric
  • 4 cups water

Version #1. Earthy & Mild. To be added to the above base ingredients.

  • 6 dried juniper berries, mashed a little
  • 2 -4 stalks fresh rosemary
  • A little raw honey, optional

Version #2. Spicy. To be added to the above base ingredients.

  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 5 cardamom pods, bashed a bit
  • 4 whole cloves
  • A little raw honey, optional

Instructions

  • Add all the basic ingredients to a large pot and then add the ingredients for either version #1 or #2 depending on which version you'd like to make. Bring to a slow simmer.
  • Simmer, partially covered, for 10 minutes.
  • Strain the liquid into another container, pushing down on the solids to get as much of the flavor into your drink as possible, and let it cool down a bit before pouring it into a clean glass bottle. Store in the fridge for up to one weeks.
  • Enjoy as is, cold or hot, or add a little honey to sweeten it up if you prefer.