Tumeric Tonic

By ltrodrigu

—Adapted from Caroline Fidanza of Little Chef, New York

Ingredients

• 5 1/2 cups water
• 2 teaspoons dried cardamom pods, crushed with a mortar and pestle
• 2 tablespoons ground turmeric
• 6 tablespoons honey
• 1/2 cup lemon juice

Preparation

Step 1

In a small pot over medium heat, simmer 1½ cup lemon juice cups water with cardamom and turmeric until reduced by half, about 8 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher.

Mix in honey, stirring to dissolve. Stir in remaining water and lemon juice. Serve at room temperature or chilled.