Spicy Hot Lemon Water

I love to drink spicy hot lemon water. 

 I often begin and/or end my day with a cup and sometimes have cup in the middle of the afternoon just because. I find it soothing and I like that I can include spices that promote health. I particularly enjoy drinking spicy hot lemon water when I have a cold, but it's good any time. 

 It could also serve as a nonalcoholic take on a hot toddy.


Spicy Hot Lemon Water

1 lemon
½ tsp maple syrup*
¼ tsp fresh or ground ginger
¼ tsp fresh or ground turmeric
1 pinch cayenne pepper
Water

Put water on to heat in a tea kettle, or electric kettle.

Juice lemon and pick out seeds using a citrus juicer.

Place maple syrup in a 12-16-ounce** coffee or tea cup.

If using fresh ginger and/or turmeric, grate using a zester/grater. 

Add spices.

Add lemon juice.

Fill cup to top with hot water.

Stir well.

* Maple syrup lacks much nutritional value, but it works well in this recipe because it dissolves well and adds a touch of sweetness without overwhelming the other flavors. If you want to learn more about the nutritional value of sweeteners, watch this video on nutritionfacts.org

** A 12 ounce cup will create a more intense spicy, lemony flavor. A 16 ounce cup will create less spicy, lighter lemony flavor.

Note: I use as many organic ingredients as I can find, so I rarely include the word "organic" in my list of ingredients.

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