TURMERIC CIDER tonic

If you can brew a cup of tea, you can make a tonic. All you need is the right ingredients and a touch of patience — some whisking, stirring, or steeping is required. If you are looking for a tonic that is a little spicy and very soothing than give this Turmeric-Cider Tonic a try.

Serves 2 to 3

This warm tonic is particularly well suited to the fall and winter, when fresh apple cider is readily available. At other times of year, substitute apple juice, if you like. 

 

Ingredients: 

• 1 1/4 cup unsweetened plain almondmilk
• 1 1/4 cup unsweetened apple cider
• 1 (2-inch) piece fresh turmeric root, peeled and finely grated
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 1 teaspoon cider vinegar

Method: 

Combine almondmilk, cider and turmeric in a small saucepan and vigorously whisk together. Add cinnamon sticks and bring just to a simmer. Lower heat to medium-low and simmer very gently for 2 minutes. (If mixture separates, whisk or stir to bring it back together.) Remove from heat and stir in vinegar. Strain into mugs and serve.

Nutritional Info: 

Per Serving: 80 calories (14 from fat), 1.5g total fat, 100mg sodium, 16g carbohydrates.