Turmeric Ginger Lemonade with Fresh Mint is great for fighting fatigue and reducing inflammation in the body. It’s quick to make, naturally sweetened, and super refreshing! Homemade lemonade with a hint of spice, tartness, and zing!
Anti-Inflammatory LEMONADE
I love drinks that feature turmeric and ginger—hot or cold! Whether it’s a cozy turmeric latte or a refreshing apple cider vinegar detox drink, this combo packs both incredible flavor and powerful nutrients.
Turmeric is a natural anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiviral, and is said to be 5x stronger than Vitamin C as an immunity booster. Ginger is right up there, great anti-inflammatory spice and can improve the absorption of essential nutrients. Which we all need right? Better nutrient absorption, less stress, better recovery, feeling good vibes!!!
Ingredients You’ll Need
Below is an overview of the ingredients and recipe. Please be sure to scroll down to the recipe card below for the complete details and nutrition information.
- Turmeric powder – Turmeric is a natural anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiviral, and rich in Vitamin C. It also protects the liver against oxidative stress.
- Fresh or ground ginger – Ginger can be used to combat nausea, lower blood sugar, treat chronic indigestion, improve brain function, reduce the effects of osteoarthritis, and more.
- Fresh lemon juice – Lemons are high in vitamin C, fiber, and various beneficial plant compounds that may support heart health, weight control, and digestive health.
- Maple syrup or raw honey – adjust to desired sweetness.
- Black pepper – The black pepper is there to help activate the curcumin in the turmeric so your body can absorb it better.
- Lemon extract or lemon powder – Such as true lemon, optional.
- And don’t forget the touch of mint! Mint leaves are also great for soothing digestion and sinuses!
How To Make Turmeric Ginger Lemonade
- Extract compounds from spices. Bring water to a light boil on the stove. Add in ginger and turmeric and let it boil again for a minute, then reduce and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from the stove and allow to cool.
- Strain the liquid with a mesh strainer or cheesecloth.
- Mix remaining ingredients. Pour the strained liquid into a pitcher and mix in lemon juice, extracts, and sweetener of choice.
- Garnish with extra lemon slices, fresh mint, and store in fridge. Add ice if desired but note it will dilute flavor.
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Turmeric Ginger Lemonade with Mint
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Description
Turmeric Ginger Lemonade with fresh Mint is great for fighting fatigue and reducing inflammation in the body. It’s quick to make, naturally sweetened, and super refreshing! Vegan, Paleo.
Ingredients
- 4–5 cups spring water
- 1 to 2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 to 2 teaspoon ginger or 1 tbsp fresh ginger root
- ¼ cups or more lemon juice or juice of 1 lemon
- Lemon Slices
- 2 –4 tablespoon maple syrup or raw honey (adjust to desired sweetness)
- 1 tsp Optional Lemon extract or lemon powder (such as true lemon)
- Optional Stevia to sweeten more if desired
- Optional pinch of black pepper to activate curcumin in turmeric
- Fresh Mint leaves
Instructions
- Bring water to a light boil on the stove. Add in your spices and let it boil again for a minute, then reduce and simmer turmeric for 10 minutes. Remove from the stove and let it cool a bit. Then strain the liquid to get rid of excess ginger root or spice powder. Strain with a mesh strainer or cloth. Pour the rest of the liquid into a pitcher along with your lemon juice, extracts, and sweetener of choice. Mix again so that the maple syrup and lemon juice are combined with the turmeric ginger brew. x
- Garnish with extra lemon slices, fresh mint, and store in fridge. Add ice if desired but note it will dilute flavor.
- **Notes*- Simmering will extract the beneficial compounds from the turmeric and ginger
- Adapted from Whole Journey
Notes
- Nutrition Facts shown include using 2 tablespoon honey
- Feel free to add ice but it will dilute flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: drinks
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 38
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 1.8 mg
- Fat: 0.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10.3 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 0.2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
I can’t wait to try your recipe. I’m not a fan of black pepper. I believe cayenne pepper is supposed to be good for you? would that be a flavor that would work in this recipe?
Hi Sherri! Great question! The black pepper is there to help activate the curcumin in the turmeric so your body can absorb it better. You can absolutely add a pinch of cayenne for a little kick—or you can try our morning detox drink that already has cayenne in it. It gives it a nice spicy boost while still keeping all those anti-inflammatory benefits!
Let me know if you’d like the link to the detox drink.
As usual, another winner with recipes from Cotter Crunch! I never hesitate to follow your recipes as written as everything comes out delicious and healthful. This lemonade is wonderful! Thank you!
Oh I am so glad! Thank you for sharing nanette!
thnak you so much for the recepie
This is so yummy, it just feels good drinking it as its so refreshing. Im about to make my second batch! The mint added really finishes it off. Thanks for posting!
I love it! Thanks for sharing dawn!
I am so grateful to have found this sight. I deal with Fibromyalgia inflammation and refuse to take meds, so your drink recipe for the lemonade makes perfect sense. Thanks
Thank you, Debra. If you ever have any questions, please let me know. I’m happy this can help with inflammation!
Made this was great. but was wondering how much to drink each day of the tumeric ginger lemonade.
So glad you you tried it Jenny! I would say a 8-12 ounces a day is sufficient. But you can test it out ot see how you feel too!
Looks so incredibly refreshing. Thank you! I added this to my list of turmeric recipes I want to try — http://kaijumaddy.com/2018/07/21/15-anti-inflammatory-turmeric-recipes/ Thank you!
Do you put the pepper in while it’s simmering or do you add after you have simmered and strained? How many cups can I drink a day?
I usually put it in while simmering. 1-2 cups a day is great!
Sounds good……I also put turmeric, ginger and cinnamon in my smoothies!
Hey, this ginger tea recipe looks like a drink that I would really enjoy! I may have to save it for the winter though…very warm combination of ingredients. Thanks – Kim
Hi! I’m twenty-one year old college student who was recently diagnosed with IBS, and so I’ve been dabbling with different vegan and gluten free recipes that seem to be much lighter on my stomach than other foods. To find these recipes I’ve just come across them through google, but I noticed the ones I loved the most and kept coming back to came from your blog! I just made this lemonade yesterday and it was really easy and I’m totally in love with it! I’m going to try your gluten free cinnamon bun recipe next because I miss cinnamon rolls so much and I really need that fixing! Your blog has been so great, thank you for sharing these wonderful recipes! I’ll let you know how the cinnamon buns go.
(Gonna try the snap pea chips too! haha so much to try from your blog, can’t wait!)
Oh I am so glad I can be a resource for you Catherine! I hope your stomach feels better soon. Thank you for kind works. Keep me posted on snap peas!
Off topic question … what kind of pot is that? Is it ceramic? What brand? It’s so cute!
The pot in my video? ??
I am a math specialist at an elementary school for grades K-6. My position is unique because I only work with the advanced students that need a challenge. We are doing a lemonade stand project for grades 3-6 and I found this resource very useful! The challenge I presented my students was “How much would it cost to make 100 cups of lemonade.” I gave them a recipe and we went at it. We found that having an option for lemon juice in a bottle saved us a lot of money. The lemons were way expensive and you only get 1/4 cup of juice for every lemon. Thank you so much for the resource!
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I don’t know how it’s possible that I didn’t make it back when you posted in 2014! Totally on my list of to-do’s this coming weekend. Sending you a virtual ‘cheers’in advance! <3
Right? I am sure I have missed some of yours too. We need a reunion of old posts party!
Delicious. This is just what I was looking for to have a cold way to have a turmeric drink. I have a mint plant that’s gone wild, so I’m using a handful of it.
I need a running faucet of this. Dealing with some major inflammatory issues right now!
Oh no! Keep me posted! How are things?
Lady, I remember your sherpa wife das so well – and even though I commented way back – I gotta re-comment and say – yum – this is still a stunner!
Another reason I adore you! Thanks for sticking by my side! <3
I love the reminder that nutrients are the focus. It’s so true. And it’s neat how you find a way to make every recipe healing and nutritious for the body. 🙂
Thank you friend! God does wonders with food, right?
Sounds like a refreshing and super relaxing way to reduce that inflammation 🙂
you’d love this Tara!
you have talked me into doing nothing today except lounge around and drink this!
you should so do that! You need it!
Yum, yum, yum! Thanks for this recipe! It was featured here: http://www.dreamingofbutterflies.co/10-yummy-lemonade-recipes-hydrated-summer/
wonderful! thank you!
im trying to get my family and myself away from so many of those drinks just filled with sugar and preservatives from the store… is this something kids could tell didnt taste too much like lemonade… i see all the post but they are about wanting to try it, not if they have tried it already.
do you mean does this taste like real lemonade? If I were serving to kids, I would use stevia or honey to sweeten this and take out the ginger. Lots of lemon works great! Keep me posted
I started on this yesterday, Lindsay, because I get headaches on and off during the day. Can’t seem to find the source of it despite tons of tests and I’ve been reading that turmeric and ginger are helpful in treating them. I’ll let you know how it goes. I’m using raw honey because I love it!
Thanks so much!
let me know if i can help you in anyway! this tea is a life saver, really! so nourishing. Wonder if the headaches are from allergies or adrenal disfunction.
I doubt it’s allergies but never consider adrenal issues…hmmmm. I’ve been taking this every day and feel great. A couple minor headaches but nothing major 🙂 So far so good. Thanks, Lindsay!
I’m on an anti inflammatory diet because of migraines & I drink this often. I look forward to trying your recipe. Take care.
keep me posted! I think you’ll love this one!
Yes really. Maybe I’ll have to plan a 2015 trip to visit “family.”
I’ll take a big glass of lemonade or some green juice. Much like you, I drink those kind of things because they taste good and for the nutrients they bring. Calories are pretty much the furthest thing from my mind.
I knew you were in Texas, but I didn’t realize you were near Austin. ?? Such a fun city, the Hubby has family there.
really?! come visit, with granola please! I’ll make you balls.
oooo I have everything to make this and it sounds amazing! Can’t wait to try it 🙂
let me know whatcha think!!
I have to try this lemonade… I’m constantly battling inflammation (I think) because I’m up a pound most days… and I know I shouldn’t be and it’s bloat because my tummy sticks out!
let me know whatcha think!
Those veggies look great! Did you cook some scallops into them?
Yes, you can!
Mmmm, now I’m craving some of this goodness! And I’m dealing with an injury right now, so it’s the perfect time to get a little extra anti-inflammatory action in, too. 😉
hope the injury heals fast!!! xxoo
love turmeric!!! we are surprised we have not turned yellow yet haha
Okay, thank you for posting this recipe! Seriously, I’ve got a bag of turmeric powder and I have no idea what to do with it. THANK YOU! Will be making this
oh let me know if you do! it’s soo good!
My favorite green juice combination pear, lemon, mint, and cucumber. So light and refreshing!
I really need to make some of this lemonade!! I suffer from an auto-immune disease and have issues with inflammation… I have a feeling this will help a lot!
i swear by it! let me know if it helps!
This is totally brilliant and simple! Are there any limitations to drinking this? Like don’t drink the entire pitcher in one sitting or do you drink it like you would water?
i drink a few cups a day, although i could down it in a minute, LOL!
Wow, I am making that lemonade tonight for my husband David – he is struggling with some inflammation in his shoulder after a combo of CrossFit/ doing the tough Mudder on Sunday so this may really help (in a natural way! Yay!)
oh i hope it helps! keep me posted!
This is a great post. Whenever I’m more active, I tend to have problems digesting. I don’t have any tumeric on hand, but I do have ginger and lemons – ginger lemonade it is!
yes! yum yum for tum! haha
I’ve been reading up on turmeric and trying to incorporate it into my diet. Thanks for these tips and I love what you said about nutrients vs. calories. SO true!
Oh I am SO trying this…. I love lemon and I have been reading about all the benefits of tumeric – too good NOT to try!
You will love this Lou! Let me know whatcha think!
I love how much you are helping people with these posts & the gut health posts!!!!
I swear by turmeric and fresh ginger–both of them make regular appearances in my diet. I definitely need to try this lemonade!
I need to try this lemonade. You’ve inspired me to really focus on nutrients and eating/drinking things that will help me and my performance. I’ve been having MAJOR (and super painful) G.I. issues as well and have to wait until July 8 to see my doctor. Really frustrating but hopefully I’ll be able to do a little self-healing until then…or at least experiment with some different things.
Ooh, genius! I’ve done turmeric and I’ve done ginger, but never together.
I’ve never actually tried tumeric (at least I don’t think). I wanna try this. Pinning 🙂
I take turmeric and ginger everyday! They are such powerful anti-inflammatories that I haven’t taken migraine medicine since January. I just OD on turmeric, ginger, garlic, tart cherry, and Omega 3’s when I’m having an attack- they don’t last as long, and they aren’t as severe. I am living proof that the natural method works– I was having up 24 days a month of pain, for several years– I feel like a new person off of prescription drugs.
you always inspire me! what a journey of healing. xxoo
Love this drink idea! Very smart fueling choices for kiwi’s recovery and I am on the same page with you in terms of juicing. Add in good nutrients!
indeed!! who needs to count calories when you have nutrient focus. yes?
Great idea, I didn’t know much about turmeric before reading this, where have I been?! Will be doing this, thanks 🙂
really?! i am surprised! you would loooooooooooooooove
I’ve been meaning to add turmeric – this would be the perfect way this summer!!
I LOVE turmeric!! I add it to my chicken daily. I also love the color it gives 🙂
If I will ever be competing in Crossfit Regionals, can I hire you as my nutritionist please??
yes!! i work for free places to stay in Switzerland, deal?
You know I think of you as my personal sherpa. Seriously, love reading about how you take care of your kiwi so i can copy what you do. Wish you lived closer. PS- I’m the queen of learning the hard way. Love ya!!!!
love you more! rest up mama, and i mean it! haha
I was just telling my Mom yesterday about tumeric. She has RA and occasionally has flare ups of inflammation. I recommended she add more to her diet.
you are a good daughter!
I adore turmeric AND ginger! I agree, match made perfect. Mmmm, that Enlightened juice sounds right up my alley, yum!
totally thought of you
I’ve heard tumeric is good for inflammation…Never thought to add it to a sweet(er) drink like this! Genius! Something I’d try for Mikey and I! Thanks for sharing (and rest up, Kiwi!). 🙂
I might have to whip up a batch of this for my mom, since I have a feeling her level of inflammation is a little too high and causing all sorts of pesky problems like allergies and chronic sinusitis. The trick, though, would be getting her to actually drink it.
you can’t really taste the turmeric. Add honey !! she might like that!
My mom used to feed me ginger and turmeric tea when I was running track in high school – back then, i never appreciated the healing benefits of this combo – but now I do! Wonderful lemonade recipe – thanks for passing it on!
i love garden of flavor brand ‘turmeric tonic’ it’s so zippy!
ohh i’ll have to try that next! i like zippy! hehe
I would love to try this as I try to incorporate turmeric wherever I can. Is there something missing from your recipe? I see a missing ) on the line where you have turmeric. Just want to make sure…. thanks!
whoopies, fixed it! meant to say what brand i used for the tumeric. https://wholesale.frontiercoop.com/main.html
Awesome. Thanks so much!
I love the idea of ADDING juices instead of using it for a cleanse.
Also, can I just say that you win best wife award for the incredible focus you have on helping your husband recover?
aww well thank you. I just love what i do. Being a wife and supporting. xxoo
Wow, that’s a lot of racing! How did the last 2 go for the kiwi? I am aware of the power of turmeric, but don’t use it as much as I’d like to. The thought of trying it in a lemonade is a bit scary, but I’ll try anything once!
Daily Greens is expanding – I just tried some last weekend at a Dallas Farmer’s Market and a franchiser is bringing it up here. I tried “Rejuvenate” – it was so yummy!
Congrats to YOU on continuing to be such a great sherpa wife!
one went well, the other not so well. But it’s all about learning, yes?!
I love adding ginger and turmeric to smoothies! I really think it helps me to recover from a tough workout.
I love your point about ADDING nutritions vs. taking away calories. So important. Ginger is on my sensitivity list (which I am REALLY going to try to follow… finally), but turmeric remains a staple. 100% sure I over-did the ginger, actually. I just love the flavor!
Yum! I LOVE turmeric and cook with/drink it as much as possible. I had a carrot/green apple/turmeric juice recently that was SO darn good! Making this for sure!
oh that juice sounds awesome! i need to make that next!
Great post- you’re so right, all the racing and endurance training can really tear our bodies down and increase the inflammation to an extend beyond the normal wear and tear. Your lemonade sounds sooo delish!
I have never heard of this inflammation/overracing thing…does stress cause that, too? I was soooooo busy in May and I felt like I was “off” the whole month. I lost weigh, didn’t feel great, etc. I am feeling much better after some R&R.
oh definitely! stress (any kind) can cause that!
ooo, this looks too good. I drink my warm lemon water every morning, but I love turmeric and ginger, so maybe I’ll have to try this a few mornings instead!
Interesting! Why have a never had this?!?
don’t know, you need to! hehe
I LOVE all-natural remedies for inflammation! Berries are a staple in our household for sure but didn’t know about tumeric!
I’m intrigued! For most of my life, I’ve been prone to swelling, specifically in my legs. I went to many doctors, but none of them could come up with a good answer, so I continued to live with it. Now that I’m pregnant, the swelling and inflammation is worse. I definitely need to keep this in the back of my mind and give it try sometime! I’m all for a natural way to help with this issue, so this sounds perfect!
oh i hope it does help friend! and maybe Epsom salt baths?
My favorite is a recovery smoothie. Maybe I need to add tumeric. Definitely trying your recipe. Today after I buy more lemons 🙂
Ginger + turmeric is a powerful combination! I’m going to have to save this recipe.
I know you will love it Lauren!
I’m a big turmeric fan. Thanks for sharing this one!
I love kale + apple for juice!
I love tumeric!
Ooh I love this! After next weekend I’ve got a bit of a racing break so I’ll be trying to rest up lots, and recover via anti-inflammation-focused nutrition too. Some of my faves are ginger, turmeric, mixed dark leafy greens, and of course, lots of antioxidants from berries. All great smoothie mix-ins! 🙂
Amazing combo. I add turmeric to my eggs and anything else I can. Thanks for the recipe!
I love turmeric – I put it in so much stuff – it is really good in scrambled eggs!
My body loves lots of good fats too! My favourite green juice combo is an apple, cucumber, celery and mint – tastes like a mojito 😉
Ahhhh I just want us to live closer! We are so similar in our lifestyles, that is always my focus during intense training and racing periods. I have a lot of curries though, as I can add both the tumeric and ginger, but this would be a lovely drinkable way to make some and save it. Thanks for the post as always miss, although I should be mad at you as now I want us to hang out even more!
Tumeric seems to have such fantastic properties. Love the way you are incorporating it into this recipe. And I am a big fan of rest when rest is needed!!
i feel like turmeric has so many benefits – i always see it in health drinks!
Ah inflammation… how running does that to my knees! I love taking baths in magnesium salts and know of the benefits of tumeric but have yet to experiment with it. Thanks for the reminder!
oh yes, needing one of those baths tonight. So soothing!
I’ve done a lot of research about turmeric and am sold that you should be adding it in daily! I love the idea for the drink, I am not sure I would like the flavor though!
you can’t even taste the turmeric. More ginger and lemonade. I know you’d like Kim!
Eeks…ok ok I will try to get the nerve up and try this! I will report back when I do!
IM HOPING THIS.
I neeeeeed to try the tumeric’nade.
i have a feeling you’d really like this.. a lot!
Ah, I love Turmeric! I pour that stuff on everything! I just love it’s fun yellow color and that distinct taste it has 🙂
That lemonade looks so refreshing! I pinned this so I can grab everything later today; it’s going to be in the 90s up here in the Chi this week! 😀
I’m more of an organic chocolate milk girl for recovery, but I might need more than that with the increasing temps. Thanks for all of the info., friend!
Tiff, you’ll be hooked!! add ice and it’s amazing post run! keep me posted
you are so amazing girl! keep spreading the word <3
<3 you!
This lemonade looks so good! I would never have thought to add tumeric to a drink like this but I am in definite need of some good inflammation reducing powers, especially when it comes to my digestion right now.
Favourite green drink is definitely a juice with celery, kale, cucumber, lemon and ginger. So good!
Antioxidants are a truly powerful thing. I so strongly believe in the nutrients in our foods and spices and absolutely notice a difference after long/hard runs when I eat certain foods (cherries/sweet potatoes etc.). I am not really a green juicer at all, more of a recovery drink person or finding the right anti-inflammatories food person. I don’t know, just never got into drinking all those shakes, smoothies and juices.
you should add ginger to your smoothies! it is good, promise, just add cinnamon too!
My mum SWEARS by turmeric to heal inflammation and to aid her arthritis- smart cotters. Might need to pick your brain more on chronic fatigue…
Momma Big World is smart! listen to her. And yes, shoot me an email about fatigue, we’ve been through it all.