After all that snow play in the cold, I want to provide my children with a healthy beverage to warm them up coming out of the cold. As much as we love hot chocolate, that is only a weekly indulgence and certainly not every day. I want something not only to warm them up but also replace the fluids and electrolytes lost during their outdoor play time. Yes, winter is just as important to replenish electrolytes as the summer! Not only is this drink great for after outdoor play time, it is perfect for replenishing lost nutrients and liquids due to flu symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea.
The Recipe
I usually just make these in single servings depending on how many children are out playing or sick. You can make this up in a quart size also.
Individual Serving Size
Warm a pot of water on the stove to just about boiling. Pour into individual cups with a tablespoon of raw honey, a pinch of Real salt (this part is important don't use regular table salt), fresh squeezed lemon juice to taste and a dropperful or two of Ginger Root Glycerite or Extract
Quart Size
Warm one quart of water to just about boiling. Add 1/3 - 1/2 cup of raw honey to taste, 2-3 fresh squeezed lemons to taste and 1/4-1/2 teaspoon Real salt. Stir until all ingredients dissolve into the water.
Feel free to refrigerate and drink cold if a warm lemon drink creeps you out like it does my friend that requested this post:).
Why These Ingredients?
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We already discussed the wonderful healing benefits of honey here.
- Lemons are full of vitamin C which provide antioxidants and immune boosting power. More healing benefits of lemon can be found here.
- Real Salt or an equivalent mineral rich sea salt like Himalayan Pink Salt. These contain over 60 trace minerals that will replace all the electrolytes lost in physical activity and sickness.
- Ginger Glycerite or Extract* - This is optional but I love to add ginger for the warming effect ginger has on the body, it will improve circulation and for sickness it will ease nausea, stomach cramps and boost the immune system. Check out more healing benefits of ginger here.
*It is super simple to make your own glycerite or extract, just follow the instructions here.
