MOCKTAIL RECIPE ALERT!

On this weekend, having NA beverages to choose from, especially when entertaining, is very helpful in sustaining a new habit. On a warm day, relax, and have a glass of this bright orange, spicy lemonade. Quite a conversation starter. Allow time for cooling the spicy syrup as you plan for guests. And…easy on the ice.

2 inch piece of ginger, crushed

½ tsp turmeric powder

¼ cup raw honey

½ cup fresh lemon juice (about 4 lemons)

3 cups water

1 cup ice

To make the syrup, boil the ginger and turmeric with one cup of the water, covered, in a small saucepan for 10 minutes. Longer if you want it stronger.

Take off the heat and cool for 3-5 minutes.

Stir in the honey until dissolved.

Refrigerate until cold.

Combine the ginger-turmeric syrup, fresh lemon juice, the remaining 2 cups water, and the spicy syrup.

Divide into four glasses, each with a few cubes of ice.