Instructions
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Prep: Layer the grated ginger, diced onion, and sliced garlic into a clean glass jar.
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Citrus: Add the lemon zest and pour the lemon juice over the mixture.
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Submerge: Pour the honey into the jar until all the ingredients are completely covered. Stir gently with a non-metal spoon to remove air bubbles.
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Infuse: Seal the jar and let it sit in a cool, dark place for at least 24 hours. For a more potent ferment, you can leave it for up to 2 weeks, shaking it once a day.
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Store: Once the honey becomes thin and syrupy, it’s ready. Store it in the refrigerator.
How to Use It
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Direct: Take 1 tablespoon daily for wellness, or every few hours if you feel a “tickle” in your throat.
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Tea: Stir a spoonful into warm (not boiling) water. Boiling water can kill the beneficial enzymes in raw honey.
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Dressing: Use the liquid as a base for a spicy, healthy salad vinaigrette.
⚠️ A quick note on safety: Because this contains honey, it should never be given to infants under one year old. Also, keep an eye out for any signs of mold; if the ingredients aren’t fully submerged in the honey/lemon juice, they can spoil.
