The picture appears to show a lemon, garlic, ginger, cinnamon, and honey infusion. This makes a flavorful sweet-tart mixture that can be stirred into warm water or tea.
Important: This is a food/drink recipe, not a “cure-all.” There isn’t good evidence that this mixture cures illnesses. If you’re sick, use it as a flavorful food rather than a replacement for medical care.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (340 g) honey
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- 3–4 cloves garlic, peeled and lightly crushed
- 2–3 inches (5–7 cm) fresh ginger, thinly sliced
- 1 cinnamon stick
- ½ tsp whole black peppercorns, optional
- ½ cup warm water, optional, for serving
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Wash the lemon and ginger well. Slice the lemon and ginger thinly. Peel and lightly crush the garlic cloves.
- Layer the jar: Place a few lemon slices, ginger pieces, garlic, cinnamon stick, and peppercorns into a clean glass jar.
- Add honey: Pour the honey slowly over the ingredients, allowing it to fill the spaces around them.
- Remove air pockets: Use a clean spoon to gently press the ingredients down so they’re coated with honey.
- Refrigerate: Because fresh garlic and lemon are being added, keep the mixture refrigerated rather than storing it at room temperature.
- Infuse: Let it sit refrigerated for 12–24 hours so the flavors can develop.
- Serve: Add 1–2 teaspoons to a mug of warm water or tea. You can also use a little as a flavorful honey-lemon dressing ingredient.
Simple Warm Drink
Add:
- 1–2 tsp of the honey mixture
- 1 cup warm water
- Optional squeeze of fresh lemon
Stir well and enjoy warm.
Tips
- Use a clean, dry jar and clean utensils.
- Don’t add the mixture to boiling water; warm water is better for preserving the honey’s flavor.
- For a stronger ginger flavor, add another few slices.
- Remove the cinnamon stick after a few days if the cinnamon flavor becomes too strong.
Q&A
Q: Can I eat the garlic and ginger pieces?
Yes, if they remain fresh and properly refrigerated.
Q: How long should I keep it?
Because this version contains fresh garlic and lemon, make a small batch, keep it refrigerated, and use it promptly. If there are signs of spoilage, discard it.
Q: Can children have honey?
Honey should never be given to children under 12 months.
Q: Can this cure a cold or other illness?
No. It may be soothing and flavorful, but it shouldn’t be presented as a cure for illness.
Q: Can I make it without garlic?
Absolutely. Lemon + ginger + cinnamon + honey makes a delicious simpler version.
Quick Recipe
Prep: 10 minutes
Infusion: 12–24 hours refrigerated
Yield: About 1¼ cups
Lemon + garlic + ginger + cinnamon + honey = a warming, flavorful homemade infusion.