Iced Hot-and-Spicy Lemon Drink Recipe

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Drink this chilled, spicy drink for an invigorating kick! You can even try adding a bit of fire cider for a spicy, tangy flavor. Store for up to a week in the refrigerator.  Yield: 1 pitcher.

Ingredients:

• 1 large piece of ginger, roughly chopped
• 1 fresh chili pepper, deseeded and roughly chopped
• 4 large lemons
• Maple syrup, to taste

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, bring 2 quarts of water to a boil over high heat.
2. Reduce heat and add the ginger. Simmer, partially covered, for about 20 minutes.
3. Remove from heat. Add the chili pepper, stir well, and cover. Leave out for a few hours, or cool overnight.
4. Strain into a pitcher, and discard strained ingredients. Add the lemon juice and maple syrup, and stir. Serve over ice.

For more Spicy-Hot Detoxing:

• Do a Spicy-Hot Detox
• Ginger-Chili-Lime Chopped Vegetable and Chicken Salad Recipe
• Spicy Chai Tea Recipe
• Classic Fire Cider Recipe
• Lemon-Garlic Harissa Recipe
• Black Pepper and Ginger Sauce Recipe

Bevin Clare, M.S., R.H., CNS, is a clinical herbalist and nutritionist with a deep love for plants. She holds a master’s degree in infectious disease, and serves as president of the American Herbalists Guild.