Citrus and Herb Tonic

Name: Citrus and Herb Tonic
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 whole limes, scrubbed; 1 whole lemon, scrubbed; 1 whole orange, scrubbed; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 lemongrass stalk, approximately 8 inches long, cut into 2-inch pieces and crushed; 1 (2-inch) piece ginger, scrubbed and thinly sliced; 5 fresh oregano sprigs; Hot water, for serving; Honey, for serving

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Total: 30 minutes

Servings: 2

Cost: $9.01 /serving

Author : Yewande Komolafe

Ingredients

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2 whole limes, scrubbed1 whole lemon, scrubbed1 whole orange, scrubbed1 teaspoon ground turmeric1 lemongrass stalk, approximately 8 inches long, cut into 2-inch pieces and crushed1 (2-inch) piece ginger, scrubbed and thinly sliced5 fresh oregano sprigsHot water, for servingHoney, for serving

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Step 1

Slice the limes, lemon and orange into 1/4-inch-thick rounds, leaving the skin on. Place the citrus slices in a medium pot and fill with 8 cups of water. Stir in the turmeric and add the lemongrass pieces. Bring to a boil over high heat. Lower to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.

Step 2

Remove from heat, and add the sliced ginger and fresh oregano. Cover and allow to steep for 10 minutes. Strain through a mesh sieve.

Step 3

Serve hot in mugs, as 1- to 2-ounce portions, diluted to taste with more hot water and sweetened with a drizzle of honey. Tonic can be cooled and stored refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. To reheat, portion the cold tonic into mugs and top with boiling water.