Maple-Ginger Infusion
A warming, aromatic drink with slow-steeped ginger and pure maple syrup for a soothing evening sip. This recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, brings together fresh ginger, pure maple syrup, hot water for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 145 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1-inch knob fresh ginger
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 pinch of cinnamon
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Instructions
- Step 1: Thinly slice 1-inch knob of fresh ginger and add it to a heatproof mug with 1 cup hot water; steep for 8 minutes until the water turns golden amber and the ginger aroma is strong.
- Step 2: Strain the ginger water into a small saucepan, then stir in 2 tbsp pure maple syrup and 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice over low heat until fully dissolved (about 2 minutes).
- Step 3: Remove from heat, sprinkle with a pinch of cinnamon, and let steep for 1 more minute before serving warm.
