Description
A comforting warm drink with a blend of apple cider, ginger, lemon, and spices, often used to soothe a sore throat or cold symptoms.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
- Cinnamon stick for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Combine apple cider and ginger slices in a small saucepan.
- Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5-7 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Strain the mixture to remove ginger slices.
- Stir in fresh lemon juice and honey (if using).
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper (if using) for an extra kick.
- Pour into a mug and garnish with a cinnamon stick, if desired.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Adjust honey to your sweetness preference.
- Freshly grated ginger can be used for a stronger flavor.
- This drink is not a substitute for medication.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: penicillin drink, apple cider drink, ginger lemon drink, cold remedy, sore throat remedy