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, and 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 "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" 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.
