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Ultra-realistic food and wellness photography, natural daylight. Clear glass mason jar filled with a warm golden-orange homemade tonic, slightly cloudy liquid, realistic texture. Ingredients arranged naturally around the jar on a rustic wooden kitchen surface: fresh ginger root slices, fresh turmeric root, lemon halves and slices, ground cinnamon and cinnamon sticks, cayenne pepper powder, small bowl of maple syrup, unbranded glass bottle of apple cider vinegar with label turned away, and a clear glass of water. Soft steam rising gently from the drink.

Ginger Lemon Tonic Recipe

Kickstart your morning with this invigorating detox tonic made with lemon, ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, and cayenne. Designed to boost circulation, support lymph flow, and gently flush out toxins, this warming drink helps you feel lighter, energized, and refreshed.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 inch fresh ginger root
  • 2 inches fresh turmeric root (or 1 tsp. powdered turmeric)
  • 1 lemon, peeled
  • 1 tbsp raw apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1.5 cups filtered water

Method
 

  1. Juice the ginger, turmeric (if using fresh), and lemon.
  2. Stir in the water, maple syrup, ACV, cayenne pepper, and cinnamon. Mix well and enjoy immediately.

Notes

Tip: If you don't have a juicer, you can grate the ginger and turmeric finely, squeeze out the juice using a cheesecloth or fine strainer, and then mix with the remaining ingredients.