Lemon Turmeric Ginger Wellness Drink
Fresh turmeric and ginger blended with coconut water, simmered low with Dan-O's Spicy Seasoning and black pepper, then strained and chilled. Bright lemon juice balances earthy spices and aromatic heat. A warming, antioxidant-rich wellness beverage meant for sipping chilled.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Dan-O's Spicy Seasoningturmeric powder + cayenne + paprika blendvariablespice_blend
- 2 tbsp black pepper, smoked or regular
- 8 oz fresh turmeric, choppedturmeric powder1 oz fresh ≈ 0.25 tsp powderspiceFull guide →
- 1 ½ oz fresh ginger, choppedginger powder1 oz fresh ≈ 0.25 tsp powderspiceFull guide →
- 6 cup coconut waterwater or vegetable broth1:1liquidFull guide →
- 1 whole lemon, juiced
- honey(optional)agave nectar or maple syrup1:1sweetenerFull guide →
Instructions
- 1
Chop turmeric and ginger into small pieces and place in blender
- 2
Add 4 cups coconut water to blender and blend until smooth
- 3
Pour blended mixture into medium pot
- 4
Add remaining 2 cups coconut water to blender, secure lid, and blend again
- 5
Pour second mixture into pot and set heat to low
- 6
Add Dan-O's Spicy Seasoning, black pepper, turmeric, ginger, and lemon juice to pot
- 7
Stir gently to combine
- 8
Simmer on low heat for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally
- 9
Remove pot from heat
- 10
Pour mixture through strainer back into blender
- 11
Press down on pulp with back of spoon to extract remaining juice, folding pulp to ensure complete extraction
- 12
Transfer liquid to drinking container
- 13
Refrigerate until chilled
- 14
Serve chilled
Tips
Source mentions Dan-O prefers to shake second blender mixture instead of blending again
Pressing pulp thoroughly during straining maximizes juice extraction
Good to Know
Refrigerate in sealed container up to 5 days
Prepare up to step 9 and store strained liquid refrigerated; consume within 5 days
Serve chilled, optionally with ice
Common Mistakes
Do not over-blend turmeric and ginger to avoid gritty texture; blend until mostly smooth
Do not skip straining to avoid unpleasant pulp texture in finished drink
Do not add honey before cooling to avoid crystallization or separation