Ginger Water (Basic Recipe)
Ingredients
1–2 inches fresh ginger root
2 cups water
Ice (optional)
Honey or lemon (optional, for taste)
Instructions
Wash and peel the ginger.
Slice it thin or grate it slightly.
Bring the 2 cups of water to a boil.
Add the ginger, reduce heat, and simmer for 10–15 minutes.
Turn off heat and let it steep for another 5 minutes.
Strain into a glass.
Serve warm, or let it cool and add ice.
Optional Variations
Lemon Ginger Water: Add fresh lemon juice after straining.
Honey Ginger Water: Stir in 1–2 teaspoons honey while warm.
Sparkling Ginger Water: Let it cool, then top with sparkling water.
Herbal twist: Add a sprig of rosemary or mint while simmering.