Ginger tonic is a spicy, refreshing drink made with fresh ginger, lemon, sweetener, and water. It can be served warm like a soothing tonic or cold over ice for a sharp, energizing drink.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons fresh grated ginger
- 3 cups water
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 to 2 tablespoons honey or sugar
- Pinch of black pepper, optional
- Sparkling water, optional
- Ice cubes, for cold version
How to Make Ginger Tonic
- Add grated ginger and water to a small pot.
- Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and steep for another 5 minutes.
- Strain the liquid.
- Add lemon juice and honey.
- Serve warm or chill and serve over ice.
- For a fizzy version, top with sparkling water.
Tips
- Use fresh ginger for strongest flavor.
- Add more honey if the ginger is too sharp.
- Add mint for freshness.
- Add turmeric for a golden tonic.
- Serve cold with sparkling water for a mocktail-style drink.
Variations
- Ginger lemon tonic
- Ginger mint tonic
- Ginger turmeric tonic
- Sparkling ginger tonic
- Ginger honey tonic
Ginger tonic is bold, spicy, and flexible. Serve it warm for a soothing drink or cold with sparkling water for a refreshing homemade tonic.