Description
Enjoy a healthier happier hour with this bubbly beverage packed with vitamin c, antioxidants, immune system boosters, and anti-inflammatories.
Ingredients
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For the Orange Turmeric Simple Syrup
- 3 tablespoons fresh grated turmeric OR 1 1/2 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 1/2 ounces gin (or whiskey, rum, tequila, vodka, whatever suits your fancy!)
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed or store bought orange juice
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons orange turmeric simple syrup
- Prosecco, chilled
- Orange wedge to garnish
Instructions
Make the Simple Syrup
- In a small pot, heat sugar and water to a boil, stirring frequently.
- Turn heat to low and add turmeric, ginger, sage, and orange zest. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let steep another 5 minutes.
- 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
- Fill glass halfway with chilled prosecco.
- 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.
- Garnish with orange wedge. Enjoy chilled!
- Prep Time: 5 mintues
- Cook Time: 10 minutes