Hereβs a simple and refreshing Ginger Water recipe β great for soothing the stomach, boosting flavor in your daily hydration, or enjoying warm as a comforting drink.
πΏβ¨ Ginger Water (Hot or Cold)
Ingredients (Makes 4 cups)
- 2β3 inch piece of fresh ginger root
- 4 cups water
- Optional additions:
- 1β2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1β2 tsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 cinnamon stick
- Fresh mint
π₯£ Instructions
1. Prepare the ginger
- Wash well (no need to peel unless you want to).
- Slice thinly or grate for stronger flavor.
2. Simmer
Add ginger to a pot with 4 cups water.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 10β20 minutes.
Longer simmer = stronger ginger flavor.
3. Strain
Strain out the ginger pieces.
4. Serve hot or cold
Hot:
Pour into mugs and sweeten with honey if desired.
Cold:
Let cool, then refrigerate. Serve over ice with lemon slices or mint.
β Tips
- For very strong ginger water, simmer 30 minutes or more.
- Add turmeric (ΒΌ tsp) for extra anti-inflammatory flavor.
- Store in the fridge up to 3 days.
- Make a concentrate: simmer 2 cups water + lots of ginger for 30 minutes, then dilute to taste.
If you want, I can also give you:
π Ginger Lemon Detox Water
πΆ Spicy Ginger-Cayenne Water
π― Honey Ginger Tea
π Ginger Peach Infused Water