Description
Bright, citrusy detox lemonade with a mildly sweet sip and spicy warmth from cayenne and ginger. This master cleanse recipe style drink takes 5 minutes, makes 4 hot servings, and also works as a single mug when you want a quick reset style beverage.
Ingredients
1 cup lemon juice (from about 8 lemons)
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
4 cups hot water
Instructions
1. Stir together lemon juice, honey, cayenne pepper, and ground ginger in a mug until well combined.
2. Distribute 1 cup of hot water into each of four mugs.
3. Pour an equal portion of the lemon mixture into each mug and stir to combine.
Notes
Single serving: Use 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1/2 tablespoon honey, a pinch of cayenne, a pinch of ginger, and 1 cup hot water.
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, then reheat gently before serving.
Health note: Consult a doctor before starting any new diet or fast.
Classic reference: Original Master Cleanse uses 10 oz water, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, and 1 teaspoon cayenne per serving.
Serving range note: During a cleanse, intake can range from 6 to 12 servings daily, but you can also enjoy this independently as a warm detox beverage.
Flavor: Bright, citrusy, slightly spicy from cayenne, with a touch of sweetness and warmth from ginger.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Weight loss recipes
- Method: Stir
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink
- Calories: 46
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 13 mg
- Fat: 0.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 0.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg