It’s getting to be that time of year when I want to make sure I have ingredients in my home to make my two favorite health drinks. I love them both and use them for slightly different things.
The Apple Cider Vinegar Drink is WONDERFUL for prevention, my goal is to drink it every day. And the Ginger Root & Lemon Drink is a fabulous remedy for colds and respiratory ailments. I ALWAYS keep ginger root and lemons in my fridge especially from late fall to early spring! I want to have them when I need them!
APPLE CIDER VINEGAR DRINK
* one fresh quart of herbal tea (still hot) or hot water
* 2 Tablespoons raw local honey
* 2 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
*1/2 teaspoon – 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (start with a sprinkle)
Add the honey, vinegar and cayenne to your hot tea/water, adding these things while your tea is still hot helps the honey melt.
Let it cool a bit and ENJOY!
I prepare mine in a quart jar and just drink it right out of the jar with a straw. You can find special wide mouth jar lids that have a place for a straw. I really like using the lids, but I’ve done it for years without a lid and just a straw.
GINGER ROOT & LEMON DRINK
* 2 lemons
*4 inches ginger root
Wash lemons and ginger, quarter lemons with peel on and cut ginger into 1” lengths, feed through juicer (not a citrus juicer)
Use 1 Tablespoon juiced lemons and ginger and add to one cup of hot water. Sweeten with honey if desired.
I usually double, triple or quadruple this recipe. I pour the extra into ice cube molds and keep it in the freezer. I love having it in the freezer all ready to go for when I need it.
When I’m really sick I try to drink lots of liquids, herbal tea, broth, etc. I’ll make a quart of this at a time and drink it throughout the day. If I do that for 2 or 3 days I’ll usually start feeling remarkably improved!
I hope this is helpful!
Please let me know if you give it a try.
Have a WONDERFUL day!!
Traci