Ginger and Turmeric Hot Cider

Ginger and Turmeric Hot Cider

Warm apple cider is the perfect winter comfort drink. This special version combines two potent spices, ginger and turmeric for a unique flavor and nutrition profile.

CAL/SERV :

120

PREP TIME :

N/A

YIELDS :

1 SERVING

COOK TIME:

N/A

INGREDIENTS
  • 1 cup fresh sweet apple cider
  • 1 tsp. grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tsp. grated fresh turmeric
  • 1½-inch by 1/2-inch strip lemon peel, white part included

INSTRUCTIONS
  1. In small saucepan, combine cider, ginger, turmeric and lemon peel. Over medium-high heat, heat until ring of bubbles appears around edge of pan, 3 minutes.
  2. Cover pan and set aside to steep for 5 minutes.
  3. Pour hot-spiced cider through fine tea strainer into mug. Serve immediately

Nutrition (per serving):

120 calories, 0 g total fat ( 0 g saturated fat),
30 g carbohydrate, 0 g protein, 0 g dietary fiber, 8 mg sodium.

 Courtesy of American Institute for Cancer Research