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Orange Ginger Immune boosting elixir in a bottle with a glass on the side.

Immune Boosting Orange Ginger Elixir

This immune-boosting orange ginger elixir is exactly what you need to keep the cold and flu at bay. Full of vitamins and antioxidants, it's perfect for the winter months.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 98kcal

Ingredients

  • zest of 2 oranges and juice of 8 oranges, you need 2 cups of juice
  • 2 inch piece of ginger, chopped
  • 1 lemongrass stalk, bruised
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 ¼ cups water
  • 1 ½ cups sugar
  • makes 2 × 2 cup bottles

Instructions

  • Juice the oranges and measure out 2 cups of freshly squeezed orange juice.
  • Chop the ginger and bruise the lemongrass with the back of a knife.
  • Put the water, orange zest, ginger, lemongrass and sugar in a large, heavy-bottomed pan. Simmer, stirring until the sugar has dissolved and the ginger and lemongrass has infused for at least 15 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat, stir in the orange juice and then bring back to a simmer for 2 more minutes. Take off the heat once again.
  • Skim off any scum from the surface, strain through a fine-mesh sieve, then pour into warm, dry sterilised bottles and seal.
  • Keeps unopened for up to 4 months. Once opened, keep in the fridge and use within 4–6 weeks.

Nutrition

Calories: 98kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 12mg | Sugar: 24g | Iron: 0.1mg
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