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Warm Turmeric and Apple

Cloudy apple juice gently warmed with turmeric, fresh ginger and honey, finished with cinnamon and a pinch of black pepper.

Total time
13 minutes
Serves
2
Difficulty
Easy
Base
Alcohol-free
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A heatproof mug of warm turmeric and apple with a cinnamon stick and apple slice.

Ingredients

servings
  • 400 ml cloudy apple juice
  • 0.5 tsp ground turmeric
  • 10 g fresh ginger — peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp honey — to taste
  • 1 cinnamon stick

Method

  1. Pour the cloudy apple juice into a small pan and add the sliced ginger and cinnamon stick.
  2. Whisk in the ground turmeric and a pinch of black pepper, then warm gently over a low heat without boiling.
  3. Let it steam for a few minutes so the ginger and spices infuse the juice.
  4. Stir through the honey to taste, strain into mugs and serve warm.

How to serve

Glassware
Heatproof mug
Serve temperature
Warm, around 65°C
Garnish
A thin apple slice or cinnamon stick

Turmeric and apple might sound an unlikely pair, yet the earthy spice settles surprisingly well into the sweetness of cloudy apple juice. Warmed gently with fresh ginger and a touch of honey, this is a soothing alcohol-free cup for cold afternoons. A pinch of black pepper, the classic companion to turmeric, lends a gentle lift.

A gentle infusion

The trick is patience over heat. Keep the pan low so the juice steams rather than bubbles, giving the ginger and turmeric time to release their character without turning bitter. A whisk helps the ground turmeric blend smoothly rather than settling at the bottom. Taste before adding all the honey, as cloudy apple juice already carries its own natural sweetness.

A warmer for any moment

This drink suits a quiet morning as easily as a chilly evening, golden in the mug and softly spiced. Strain it well so each sip is smooth, and finish with a thin apple slice or a fresh cinnamon stick for a little flourish. For those evenings when you would prefer something with a little more occasion, a glass of Hot Apple Gin explores a similar spiced-apple theme in spirited form. Either way, the warming apple character keeps the season firmly in mind.

Frequently asked questions

Why add black pepper to a turmeric drink?

A pinch of black pepper is a traditional pairing with turmeric and adds a faint warmth that rounds out the earthy spice. Use only a small amount.

Can I use ground ginger instead of fresh?

You can, though fresh ginger gives a brighter, more lively flavour. If using ground, start with a small pinch and adjust to taste.

Is cloudy apple juice essential?

Cloudy juice has a fuller, more rounded apple flavour, but clear apple juice works perfectly well if that is what you have to hand.

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