Good morning, Monday. Good morning, January. Good morning, thick socks. Good morning, extra-hot tea. Good morning, chilly ears. Good morning, Winter.
We’re in it.
My nose has been perpetually sniffly these days, and as the sun diminishes early, I feel my energy slagging.
I’m trying to keep my refrigerator stocked with all sorts of comforts and boosters to keep my eyes up and on the prize.
This spicy, sweet Winter Lemonade is my winter elixir. This.. and bourbon, because DUH.
Here’s what we need: good sense, a positive attitude, fresh lemons, honey, fresh ginger, whole cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom. Water, too. Bourbon is optional.
Fresh lemon juice, all tart and tangy.
Combined with honey, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, and cardamom pods.
Combined in a pot. Simmered with fresh ginger and left to steep.
This lemonade is tart and round. It’s soothing on the throat and spicy on the tongue. It’s such a mellow and comforting winter tonic. Here’s to us!
PrintWinter Lemonade with ginger and cloves
Mellow, spiced and soothing Winter elixir.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 4 1/2 cups filtered water
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 inches fresh ginger, unpeeled and coarsely chopped
- 5 whole cloves
- 2 cardamom pods
- 1 cinnamon stick
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan combine lemon juice, half of the water, honey, ginger, and spices. Bring to a simmer, stir until honey is dissolved, and remove from heat.
- Cover and allow to steep for 15 minutes.
- Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher. Add the remaining water.
- Refrigerate until chilled through. Serve over ice! Enjoy!
Donna Ricketts, MPH
OMGoodness! I can’t wait make this yummy looking tonic!
Trang Do
It looks amazzzingggggg! So delicious! Need to try this recipe.
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sharana @ Living The Sweet Life Blog
YES YES YES — Mmmm this would be so perfect, right about now
Lissi
This sounds wonderful! I think I may try it warmed, rather than chilled. Thanks, Joy!
Chrissy
Winter in NOLA is deceptive. I remember looking at the thermostat thinking, “40 degrees, not bad” (after coming south from South Bend, IN) and then freezing! The dampness is bone-chilling! This lemonade and your thick socks sound like the perfect remedy for the cold!
Megan at Lush to Blush
This sounds absolutely delish!! And I would imagine so soothing too. Must try!
Robyn Stone | Add a Pinch
Ooh I love this lemonade for winter! Ginger is good for so many reasons. Can’t wait to make this!
Karen @ On the Banks of Salt Creek
Sounds like a preview of summer. I could use that now. Raining in Oregon. The lower acreage is under water….it looks like we have two ponds. It is still dark when I go fee the animals at 5:45 am. I could use a little taste of summer.
Jess @ by Jet East
Mmm I definitely need this in my life here in the Netherlands!
larissacostella
This sounds utterly fantastic, and just what I need to not get that cold that EVERYONE around me has! Lemonade Defense.
Cecilia
I have been following Joy the Baker since a time ago. My recipe of lemonade is with ground ginger. I will try to make this recipe for my kids. I was looking for some like this with natural ginger. Years ago I made a lemonade with natural ginger uncooked and it tasted awful. Now I know the secret is to cook the ginger.
Vicky
I’m going to make this tonight! Seem to have come down with a cold and I think this will really help my throat. As always beautiful photography and love the straws! x
Tori@Gringalicious.com
This looks so sweet and refreshing! I live in the Southern Hemisphere so this is perfect for our hot weather right now! Love it, Joy!
Lauren
YES this sounds absolutely perfect and something my family would love! Bookmarked!
Lauren x
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Rhea Gupte (@TheGirlFromFUSS)
This looks so delicious! I love how you photograph the process.
Xx
Rhea
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