Ginger Spritz Recipe

Ginger Spritz Recipe

Makes one serving

Ingredients

For the Ginger Spritz
1½ tablespoons turmeric-ginger syrup (see recipe, below)
4 tablespoons Masala Chai concentrate (see recipe, below)
Ice
1 can ginger beer

For the Turmeric-Ginger Syrup
1 cup water
½ cup honey or sugar (or a mix of both)
2 inches fresh ginger, sliced
1 teaspoon ground turmeric or 2 inches fresh turmeric root, sliced
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon lemon juice, optional

For the Masala Chai Concentrate
2 Mighty Leaf Masala Chai teabags
1 cup of freshly drawn filtered water
1/4 cup granulated sugar (reduce amount of sugar for a less sweet option)
1 lemon wedge

Directions – Turmeric-Ginger Syrup

1.     Combine water, sweetener, ginger, turmeric, and pepper (if using) in a small saucepan.

2.     Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 10–15 minutes, until fragrant and slightly reduced.

3.     Remove from heat, strain through a fine mesh sieve, and stir in lemon juice if desired.

4.     Cool completely, then store in a sealed glass jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Directions – Masala Chai Concentrate (makes ~3 servings)

1.        Bring the cup of water to a boil then remove from heat.

2.        Steep the teabags 5 minutes then remove teabags.

3.        Dissolve the sugar into the tea concentrate.  

4.        Stir in the juice of the lemon wedge. 

Directions – Ginger Spritz
1.        Fill a large glass with ice.

2.        Add turmeric-ginger syrup and Masala Chai concentrate to a large glass and stir to combine.

3.         Add more ice and top with ginger beer.