American

Ginger Potion

Name: Ginger Potion
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces whole gingerroot -- peeled (rinsed, and cut into 1-inch chunks); 4 limes -- peels only; 2 tablespoons cardamom pods -- slightly smashed; 3 whole nutmeg kernels -- halved; 2 quarts filtered water

Ginger Potion combines the kick of ginger with a background of lime, cardamom, and nutmeg.

By Chef Laura Bonicelli

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Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

30 min

Total Time

45 min

Servings

8 servings

Ingredients

12 ounceswhole gingerroot -- peeled (rinsed, and cut into 1-inch chunks)
4 limes -- peels only
2 tablespoonscardamom pods -- slightly smashed
3 whole nutmeg kernels -- halved
2 quartsfiltered water

Instructions

1
Pulse gingerroot in a food processor fitted with a metal blade until roughly chopped.
2
Put the ginger, lime peels, cardamom pods, nutmeg kernels, and water in a 4-quart saucepan. Bring the mixture up to a simmer.
3
Simmer for 30 minutes, uncovered. Turn off the heat, cover, and steep for 1 hour.
4
Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer lined with cheesecloth or a coffee filter into a clean glass jar. Cover and chill thoroughly before using.
5
Fill a glass with ice cubes. Pour in the potion to fill the glass 2/3 full. Fill the remaining 1/3 of the glass with sparkling water and serve.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

Protein

Carbs

Fat

Fiber

12mg

Sodium