Brad's Prevention Tonic

By garciamoss

Ginger and turmeric have anti-inflammatory powers, the juices deliver vitamin C, and staying hydrated is always a good idea. As for the Quantum Cold & Flu Liquid Extract? It’s touted as a “highly effective” herbal elixir. We’ll take their word for it.

Ingredients

• 1 2" piece peeled ginger
• 1 1" piece peeled turmeric (optional)
• 1 sprig mint, lightly bruised
• 1 sprig tarragon, lightly bruised
• 2 tablespoons (or more) fresh lemon juice
• 1 full dropper Quantum Cold & Flu Liquid Extract (about 1/4 tsp.)
• 1 full dropper elderberry liquid extract (about 1/4 tsp.)
• Splash of unsweetened cranberry juice (not from concentrate)
• Pinch of cayenne pepper

Details

Adapted from bonappetit.com

Preparation

Step 1

Finely grate some of ginger and turmeric, if using, then, using the back of a chef’s knife, crush remaining ginger and turmeric (the crushed roots add a lot of flavor and can be reused).
Combine ginger, turmeric, mint, tarragon, lemon juice, Quantum Cold & Flu extract, elderberry extract, cranberry juice, and cayenne in a 1-qt. glass jar. Fill jar with water and add more lemon juice, if desired. Drink immediately (add ice, if desired), or chill overnight for even more flavor.