Lemon balm ginger syrup recipe

Learn how to make a simple homemade Lemon Balm and Ginger Syrup to help you through cold & flu season.

Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Additional Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins

Ingredients  

  • ¼ c dry lemon balm leaves, 1/2 c if using fresh
  • 2 in piece of fresh ginger, peeled and minced (or 2 Tb dry ginger root – not powdered)
  • 1 Tb fresh lemon zest
  • ⅔ c boiling water
  • 2 Tb lemon juice
  • ½ c raw honey

Instructions

  • Combine the lemon balm, ginger, and lemon zest in a large coffee mug, mason jar, or bowl.

  • Pour in the hot water. Place a saucer or lid over the top to hold in the heat.

  • Let this steep like a tea for 1 hour.

  • Using a very fine sieve or cheese cloth, strain the solids from the liquid.

  • Combine the tea, lemon juice, and raw honey in a lid with a jar. Shake it to mix well.

  • Store they syrup in your refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

Take by the spoonful to help with minor cold & flu symptoms. Be mindful about allergies or age limitations when using honey.

If nutritional values are provided for this recipe, they are an estimate and will vary depending on the brands of ingredients you use. The values do not include optional ingredients or when ingredients are added to taste or for serving. If nutritional values are very important to you, I suggest using your favorite nutritional calculating tool with the brands you use.

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