Orange Ginger Turmeric Gin Fizz

Turmeric has long been revered as a powerful medicinal herb with it’s anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. So why not mix this wonder ingredient into a potent cocktail so you can get your health benefits while enjoying a drink or two? Not only did the turmeric lend a bright and beautiful hue to this drink, but it provided some bright and bold flavor as well. I started with fresh ginger muddled in the bottom, freshly squeezed navel oranges, honey for a little sweetness, turmeric, gin of course, and ginger beer to top it all off. It was like a fresh pressed juice from a fancy juice bar, but with a healthy dose of gin and no pretentious a-holes to wait in line behind. Double win.

(makes 2 cocktails)

Ingredients:

4oz gin

2-3 strips of fresh ginger

2 navel oranges, juiced

1 Tbs honey

1/2 tsp turmeric

4 to 6oz ginger beer

Ice

Orange slices for garnish

In a large glass or cocktail shaker, add gin and a few strips of fresh ginger. Using a muddler or the end of a wooden spoon, muddle the ginger to release it’s flavor in the gin. Add orange juice, honey, and turmeric and stir or shake until honey is dissolved. Strain into two ice filled glasses, top with ginger beer, garnish, and serve.