​Ginger, Lemon and Honey Soother

My oldest son was sick with a cold. Whilst flicking through this cookbook, I came across this recipe. I had all the ingredients at home, so I figured I'd make this for him. He loved it.

This has now become something that I constantly have in the fridge. If it's in the fridge he doesn't look for sugary juices, he goes straight for this.

I don't add mint, as he doesn't love it, but if I was making it for me, I probably would.

Recipe

Recipe adapted from Family Circle Cookbook 'Juices, Smoothies and Shakes'

​Makes 3-4 glasses

2cm (15g) piece fresh ginger, finely sliced
1/2 cup (125ml) lemon juice
2 1/2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves (optional)
3 cups (750ml) boiling water
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Place the ginger, lemon juice, honey and mint (if using) into a heatproof jug and pour over the boiling water. Leave to infuse for 2-3 hours or until cold.

When the mixture is cold, strain into another jug and chill in the refrigerator.

Serve in chilled glasses over ice.

Enjoy!