Honey Lemon Drink Recipe

A warm honey lemon drink is one of the simplest, most comforting drinks you can make. Here's how to get it right, including the one step most people skip.

Serves: 1  |  Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp BeeBlend raw honey
• Juice of ½ fresh lemon
• 250ml warm water (not boiling)
• ½ tsp fresh ginger, grated
• Pinch of turmeric (optional)
• Pinch of cayenne (optional)

Method

1. Boil the water and let it cool for 2 minutes, until warm rather than hot.
2. Pour into a mug and add the lemon juice and ginger.
3. Stir in the honey last, once the water is comfortably warm, so its aroma isn't lost.
4. Add turmeric and cayenne if using, stir well and enjoy warm.

Which honey to use

Himalayan Multi-Flora gives a rich, rounded drink; Kashmiri Acacia keeps it light and lets the lemon shine. For a spiced version, use the Ayurveda Blend from the Pure Honey Collection. More ideas in Best Honey for Tea, Coffee and Warm Water.

Honey is not suitable for infants under 12 months.