Warm Ginger, Lemon, and Honey
Fresh lemon juice, a teaspoon of honey, and finely grated ginger stirred into a warm mug. The ginger remains in the drink for a little bite.
By Moow Editorial ·
- Finely grating the ginger makes the unstrained drink easier to sip.
- The measured teaspoon of honey keeps sweetness consistent.
At a glance
Read through the method once, then measure every ingredient before you begin.
- Yield: 1 mug (about 1 cup)
- Prep time: 3 minutes
- Cook time: 3 minutes to heat water
- Additional time: 2 minutes standing
- Total time: About 8 minutes
The listed weights are the reviewed basis for nutrition; household measures and finished drink volumes are approximate.
Estimated nutrition per serving
Serving basis: One serving from the reviewed yield of 1 mug (about 1 cup).
- Calories: 25 kcal
- Protein: <1 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fat: <1 g
- Fiber: <1 g
- Sodium: 6 mg
Estimated from the listed ingredients and serving yield using USDA FoodData Central. Actual values vary with brands, substitutions, cooking losses, oil absorption, and portion size.
Ingredients
Measure these ingredients for the full recipe yield.
- 1 cup (240 ml; 240 g) water
- 1 tablespoon (15 g) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon (7 g) honey
- 1 1/2 teaspoons (3 g) finely grated peeled fresh ginger
Directions
1. Heat the water in a kettle or small saucepan until steaming, about 3 minutes. Peel and finely grate the ginger while the water heats.
2. Place the ginger, lemon juice, and honey in a heatproof mug. Pour in the hot water and stir until the honey dissolves.
3. Let stand for 2 minutes, then stir again. Leave the finely grated ginger in the mug; this recipe is not strained.
4. Let cool to a comfortable sipping temperature and serve. Fine ginger particles may settle, so stir occasionally.
Ingredient notes
No coffee, tea, or cocoa is added.
Sources
No major U.S. priority allergen is intentionally added; check ingredient labels for cross-contact. Honey must not be given to children younger than 12 months. Handle hot water carefully, use a heatproof mug, and let the drink cool before sipping.