Turmeric Ginger Ale Recipe

Turmeric Ginger Ale recipe — The wellness warrior who actually tastes good — golden hour in a glass. Made with none. Originally from India.

I'm that friend who dragged you to yoga class and you secretly loved it. Equal parts healing and refreshing, I bring ancient wisdom with modern fizz. I don't preach about my anti-inflammatory properties, but my golden glow speaks for itself.

Turmeric was so valuable in medieval times that it was called 'Indian saffron' and used as currency in some regions. Just one pound was worth more than a laborer's monthly wages in 13th century Europe.

Born from ancient Ayurvedic traditions where turmeric and ginger were prized for digestive wellness. The fizzy Western twist happened when health-conscious bartenders in the 2010s started carbonating traditional golden milk recipes.

Ingredients

• 6 oz sparkling water
• 2 oz fresh ginger juice (or 1 oz ginger syrup)
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder (or 1 tsp fresh turmeric juice)
• 1 tbsp honey (or to taste)
• 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
• 1 pinch black pepper (enhances turmeric absorption)

Instructions

1. Muddle turmeric, honey, lime juice and black pepper in bottom of glass until well combined.
2. Add ginger juice and stir to dissolve honey completely.
3. Fill glass with large ice cubes and top with sparkling water.
4. Stir gently once and garnish with crystallized ginger.

Category: mocktail | Difficulty: easy | Base spirit: none | ABV:

Origin: India