ORANGE PEEL, GARLIC, ONION & GINGER DRINK
📝 Step-by-Step Preparation Guide
- Prep the Ingredients:
- Wash the orange thoroughly under warm water. Peel the skin into strips using your hands or a knife. 🍊
- Peel and slice the fresh garlic cloves. 🧄
- Slice the red onion into medium strips. 🧅
- Rinse and slice the fresh ginger root into thin coins. 🫚
- Combine & Bring to a Boil:
- Add the prepared orange peels, garlic slices, red onion, and ginger coins into a small stainless steel saucepan.
- Pour 3 to 4 cups of filtered water over the ingredients. 💧
- Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a rolling boil.
- Simmer the Botanical Blend:
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low.
- Cover the pot with a lid and let gently simmer for 10 to 12 minutes so the essential oils and active compounds infuse into the water. ⏲️
- Strain the Tonic:
- Remove the pot from heat and allow it to sit for 2 minutes.
- Pour the warm brew through a fine-mesh strainer into a heat-safe glass jug or mug, catching all the solid ingredients. 🫖
- Sweeten & Serve:
- Stir in a generous spoonful of raw honey and a splash of fresh lemon juice to balance the savory-spicy flavor profile! 🍋🍯
- Sip warm in the morning or before bedtime to soothe your throat and support your immune system! 😋✨
