5 healthy drinks from lemon and ginger for cold season

1. Ginger lemon water

Ginger lemonade is an easy drink to make. The ingredients are as follows: 1/2 to 3/4 cup fresh ginger root (about 100g depending on taste) ¾ cup granulated sugar ½ cup boiling water 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (4 large lemons) 4 cups cold water

Note that this ginger lemonade recipe can be customized based on how spicy you want it. Use ¾ cup of sliced ​​ginger for a spicy ginger flavor, but use just ½ cup of ginger for a milder, less spicy flavor.

Wash the ginger, leave the skin on and cut into slices. Squeeze the lemon to get the juice. Mix the ginger, sugar and bring to a boil. Put everything in a blender to form a homogeneous liquid. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer to remove the ginger skin or the residue will float on top. Mix the ginger syrup with the lemon juice and water in a pitcher. Can be served with ice or refrigerated depending on the weather and taste.

2. Apple ginger lemon water

Ingredient:Crushed ginger, 2 teaspoons Brown sugar, 2 teaspoons Lemon juice, 4 teaspoons Fresh or packaged apple juice, 2 cups (480 ml) Fresh apple, 1 medium, cut lengthwise Ice cubes

If you don't have a blender, use a mortar and pestle to pound the ginger, brown sugar, and lemon juice until well combined. Strain the lemon-ginger mixture and pour into a glass. Add the sliced ​​apples and optionally ice cubes to the glass, then pour the strained lemon-ginger drink and enjoy.

3. Ginger lemon water with honey and apple

This easy-to-make drink is not only healthy, but also awakens the senses. Apples and honey are naturally sweet, balanced by lemon juice and a touch of cayenne pepper for a warming sensation during the colder months.

Ingredient:2 lemons, peeled 1 apple, stemmed and cut into pieces ¼ cup fresh ginger, peeled and chopped ¾ cup 100% apple juice 1 tablespoon honey ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper ⅛ teaspoon salt or a few grains

Place lemon, apple, ginger, and 1/2 cup apple juice in a blender and blend on high until completely smooth, about 2 minutes. Pour mixture through a fine mesh strainer and discard pulp. Stir in honey, cayenne, salt, and remaining 1/4 cup apple juice. Sprinkle additional cayenne on top of each serving, if desired.

4. Ginger, Apple and Kale Lemon Water

This lemonade is both sweet and tart, energizing, nutritious, and packed with vitamins and minerals. It's a great choice as a juice or blended smoothie that's loaded with fiber.

Ingredient:1 apple, 1 small piece fresh ginger, 3 large kale stalks, ½ lemon.

Making:Cut the apple into small pieces and remove the core. Squeeze the juice from ½ lemon. Cut the kale into small pieces. Place all the ingredients, including the ginger, in a blender.

This recipe can be made in a juicer, however, using a blender is better as it retains the fiber and has a great flavor and texture.

5. Ginger, Apple and Carrot Lemon Juice

Ginger lemon juice with carrots and apples made with a high-speed blender is an easy way to add vitamins and antioxidants to boost your immune system, aid digestion, and give you bright, firm skin.

Ingredient:4 carrots, 4 apples, ½ lemon, 1 small piece of ginger

Wash and chop the ingredients. Place all ingredients in a juicer, fill with cold water and blend on high speed for 1-2 minutes until smooth. Then extract the juice, discard the pulp. Squeeze lemon juice into the apple ginger carrot juice and stir well.