Immune Boosting Orange Turmeric Cocktail

Apparently it's the weekend and I don't know about you but I'm READY for a little happy hour (at home) later today. Introducing an immune boosting orange turmeric cocktail!

Ok now before you say "PSH an immune boosting cocktail? That's not a thing," I'm gunna need you to HOLD up. Check it:

1. Turmeric: immune system booster + anti-inflammatory + antioxidant
2. Ginger - anti-inflammatory + antioxidant, and the added bonus of antinausea
3. Orange zest/juice - Vitamin C it UP + antioxidant
4. Lemon juice - more vitamin C + antioxidant
5. Teensy bit of sage - immune system booster + anti-inflammatory

See?? Add a splash of your favorite spirit (I used gin, but vodka, whiskey, rum, and even tequila will work equally well), top it off with sparkling wine and voila! A happy hour at home, quarantined friendly immune boosting orange turmeric cocktail.

If nothing else, a little prosecco buzz and the placebo effect of healthy ingredients should help you feel pretty snazzy until this virus dies down! Immune boosting orange turmeric cocktail recipe below.

Immune Boosting Orange Turmeric Cocktail

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• Author: Aberdeen
• Total Time: 45 minute
• Yield: 1 1x

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Enjoy a healthier happier hour with this bubbly beverage packed with vitamin c, antioxidants, immune system boosters, and anti-inflammatories.

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Ingredients

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For the Orange Turmeric Simple Syrup

• 3 tablespoons fresh grated turmeric OR 1 ½ teaspoons ground turmeric powder
• 2 tablespoons fresh grated ginger OR 1 teaspoon ginger powder
• 5-6 fresh sage leaves OR 1 teaspoon dried sage
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup white sugar

For the Immune Boosting Cocktail

• 1 ½ ounces gin (or whiskey, rum, tequila, vodka, whatever suits your fancy!)
• ¼ cup freshly squeezed or store bought orange juice
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons orange turmeric simple syrup
• Prosecco, chilled
• Orange wedge to garnish

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Instructions

Make the Simple Syrup

1. In a small pot, heat sugar and water to a boil, stirring frequently.
2. Turn heat to low and add turmeric, ginger, sage, and orange zest. Simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and let steep another 5 minutes.
4. If using fresh ingredients, strain syrup into a sealable container. If using dried and powdered ingredients, strain through a coffee filter into a sealable container. Chill until ready to use.

Make the Immune Boosting Cocktail

1. Fill glass halfway with chilled prosecco.
2. Gently stir in gin (or spirit of choice), orange juice, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Taste and add more lemon juice or syrup as desired.
3. Garnish with orange wedge. Enjoy chilled!

• Prep Time: 5 mintues
• Cook Time: 10 minutes