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Overeater's Tonic

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Eva Kolenko

Mint, ginger, fennel, and cayenne are known for their digestive properties. Turn this into a spritzer by using club soda instead of water.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 3 cups

Ingredients

3

sprigs mint

1

1½-inch piece turmeric, peeled, thinly sliced

1

1-inch piece ginger, peeled, thinly sliced

1

teaspoon fennel seeds or aniseed

Pinch of cayenne pepper

3

tablespoons apple cider vinegar

2

tablespoons honey

1

tablespoon digestive or aromatic bitters

Need to make a substitution?

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Muddle mint sprigs, turmeric, ginger, fennel seeds, and cayenne in a 4-cup measuring glass until turmeric and ginger are broken up into bits.

    Step 2

    Add vinegar, honey, bitters, and 3 cups cold water; stir to dissolve honey. Chill until very cold, at least 1 hour and up to 1 day. Strain.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per 4 servings: Calories (kcal) 60 Fat (g) 0 Saturated Fat (g) 0 Cholesterol (mg) 0 Carbohydrates (g) 13 Dietary Fiber (g) 0 Total Sugars (g) 8 Protein (g) 0 Sodium (mg) 10