Recipe: Immune Booster Shot

Screen Shot 2020-10-24 at 2.02.36 PM.png

Chilly weather is back in the Bold North, which means cold season upon us. Especially in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s important to ensure our immune systems are ready to fight against anything.

Luckily, this immune booster shot recipe has everything you need to raise that immune system. With everything from garlic and ginger, to lemon and orange juice, to apple cider vinegar, honey, and turmeric, it’s jam-packed with immune-boosting ingredients.


The Benefits

The Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon honey

  • Juice of 1 lemon

  • Juice of 1 navel orange

  • 1-2 cloves garlic minced and set aside 10 m

  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated

  • Dash of cayenne pepper

  • Dash of real sea salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric

  • Grind of black pepper

  • 1 tablespoon Natures Intent, with "the Mother", organic apple cider vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon hot water

Screen Shot 2020-10-26 at 9.17.53 AM.png

The Directions

Step 1:

Mince the garlic (ideally put through a garlic press) and set aside for 10 minutes. This gives the enzymes a chance to form and ensures maximum benefits. 

Step 2:

Whisk together the honey, turmeric, and hot water, until the honey is incorporated and smooth.

Step 3:

Stir in everything else.

Step 4:

Drink!

The Top Tips:

  • Before making the drink, mince the garlic and set aside for 10 minutes for maximum benefits. 

  • Use fresh ingredients and check that your spices aren’t stale.

  • Drink immediately.

Storing:

While the ingredients will the most potent when they’re fresh, you can make this early and store in the fridge for 2-3 days.

Enjoy!

Recipe and photos courtesy of 40 Aprons