Canadian holistic nutritionist Meredith Youngson makes superfood-filled drink mixes at Lake & Oak Tea Co. Her first cookbook, Super Tonics: 75 Adaptogen-Packed Recipes for Sleep, Beauty, and Wellness is a volume of elixirs loaded with adaptogens, superfoods and herbs – all tailored to promote health and wellness while tasting and looking beautiful.
This recipe for a Flu-Fighter Shot will come in handy during flu season. “Freshly squeezed orange juice is kicked up with ginger and turmeric for antioxidants and immunity-revving power,” she writes. “Serve straight-up or dilute with sparkling water for a golden mocktail.”
Flu-Fighter Wellness Shots
Meredith Youngson's booster shots deliver a citrus-packed punch of Vitamin C.
Ingredients
- juice of 1 large orange
- juice of 1 large lemon
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
Instructions
- To a glass jar with a lid or a shaker, add all of the ingredients. Shake well to combine.
- Pour into a glass.
Notes
You can swap out the ground turmeric and ginger for 1 teaspoon each of freshly grated turmeric and ginger.
