Hot and Sweet Ginger Drink Recipe
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Hot and Sweet Ginger Drink

By: CC 
"This old Chinese recipe is deceptively simple but addictive. Great substitute for hot spiced apple cider during the holidays. Warms the soul on a cold winter's evening!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (20)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 cups
 

Ingredients

  • 5 cups water
  • 1/4 cup sliced fresh ginger
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon honey (optional)

Directions

  1. Bring the water and ginger to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 5 minutes. Stir in the brown sugar and honey until the sugar has dissolved. Strain out the ginger to serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 229 | Total Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 5, 2009 by delphi   view full review
I used to make this all the time, minus the sugar and honey. Just 3 or 4 slices of ginger in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 5, 2009 by Sarah Jo   view full review
This was recommended to me several months back when I was really ill and needed something...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2009 by jjmo35   view full review
I'm not crazy about this one. I love ginger, brown sugar, and honey, however, a whole cup of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2009 by saucymama   view full review
MMMMMMMMMM! Warm, soothing and good! My only advice is to adjust the brown sugar and honey to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 6, 2011 by Cammy   view full review
This is delicious and sooo healthy! I add a little bit of half and half to give it a little...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2010 by Jenny   view full review
This doesn't need so much sugar. It is great for opening up the sinuses. Boil it even longer...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2010 by Anastasia   view full review
This is my go to illness cure. I only use 1/2 cup of brown sugar and add some lemon at the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 8, 2010 by CPA   view full review
Very good with fresh, peeled and crushed lemon. Remove the seeds.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2011 by ilovechickens   view full review
This tea was really good and easy to make. The second time I made it I did this though because...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2011 by NANCY99   view full review
I make this just because I like it, although I am sure it is soothing for throats and...

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