Mediterranean Ginger Water

Mediterranean Ginger Water

🕒 Time

• Prep: 5 minutes

• Infusion: 10–20 minutes

• Serves: 2–4

🧾 Ingredients

• 1 liter (4 cups) water

• 5–7 cm (2–3 inch) fresh ginger root

• 1 lemon (organic if possible)

• 6–8 fresh mint leaves

• 1 small cinnamon stick (optional)

• 1–2 tsp honey (optional)

• A few cucumber slices (optional)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the ginger

• Wash ginger well.

• Peel lightly (optional).

• Slice thinly or grate for stronger flavor.

2️⃣ Infuse

Hot method (stronger, traditional)

1. Bring water to a boil.

2. Add ginger and cinnamon stick.

3. Simmer gently for 10 minutes.

4. Turn off heat, add mint.

5. Cover and steep 5 minutes.

Cold method (lighter, refreshing)

1. Add ginger, mint, lemon slices, and cucumber to a jug.

2. Pour cold water over.

3. Refrigerate 4–8 hours.

3️⃣ Finish

• Strain if desired.

• Add lemon juice or slices.

• Sweeten with honey if using.

🌿 How to Drink

• Morning: Warm, on an empty stomach

• All day: Chilled, as detox water

• After meals: Helps digestion

💚 Benefits (Mediterranean approach)

• Aids digestion

• Reduces bloating

• Anti-inflammatory

• Refreshing hydration

🔁 Variations

• Add orange slices instead of lemon

• Add rosemary or thyme for herbal notes

• Add turmeric + black pepper for immunity

• Sparkling water version for summer

⚠️ Tip: Avoid boiling lemon directly (it turns bitter). Always add it after cooking.