Healthy Recipes Healthy Drink Recipes Frozen Lemon-Ginger-Turmeric Shots 4.3 (3) 3 Reviews When hot water is poured over these frozen lemon-ginger-turmeric ice cubes, they melt to create a soothing hot beverage that's perfect for cold and flu season. Both ginger and turmeric are packed with anti-inflammatory compounds, which have been shown to support immunity. Bright, strong and punchy, you'll want to sip on this beverage all day long. By Catherine Jessee Catherine Jessee Instagram Catherine Jessee is a test kitchen assistant at the Dotdash Meredith Food Studios. She has tested recipes for brands including Allrecipes, EatingWell, Food & Wine, Real Simple, People and Southern Living. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on December 13, 2022 Reviewed by Dietitian Nadine Bradley, RD, CNSC Reviewed by Dietitian Nadine Bradley, RD, CNSC Instagram Nadine Bradley is a registered dietitian nutritionist and certified nutrition support clinician who performs nutrition reviews on EatingWell recipes. She first got into nutrition as a competitive athlete, primarily focusing on how to nourish her body for peak performance. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle, Food Stylist: Catherine Jessee Active Time: 10 mins Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Servings: 8 Nutrition Profile: Dairy-Free Diabetes Appropriate Egg Free Gluten-Free Heart Healthy Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 4 lemons) ½ cup chopped fresh ginger (about 9 inches; see Tip) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh turmeric (about 3 inches) or 2 teaspoons ground turmeric 3 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon water ⅛ teaspoon cracked black pepper Directions Combine lemon juice, ginger, turmeric, honey, water and pepper in a blender; process until smooth, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Strain the juice through a fine-mesh strainer into a large measuring cup, pressing solids with a spoon to extract juice; you should have about 1 cup of juice. Discard solids. Evenly pour the juice into a 9-ounce silicone ice cube tray. Freeze until solid, at least 1 hour. To make 1 serving: Bring 8 ounces water to a boil. Place 1 frozen cube in a mug or heatproof glass; add the hot water. Serve immediately. Equipment 9-oz. silicone ice cube tray Tip Using peeled or unpeeled ginger is up to your preferences. Unpeeled ginger will yield a slightly pulpier drink, which can be skimmed off, if desired. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 38 Calories 10g Carbs Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Serving Size 1 (1-oz.) cube Calories 38 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 10g 4% Total Sugars 8g Vitamin A 2IU 0% Vitamin C 11mg 12% Folate 6mcg 2% Sodium 1mg 0% Calcium 3mg 0% Magnesium 2mg 0% Potassium 40mg 1% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved