Sunshine Water
When the Winter begins to give way, I am overcome with gratitude for warm sun rays, vibrant cherry blossoms, and that lime-y green that we only see once a year for a few weeks when the natural world begins to emerge from its hibernation. That crisp, warming air calls for something fresh, something bright, something cleansing. That thing is Sunshine Water. During the pandemic, I got in the habit of making a pitcher of this stuff when I woke up in the mornings I worked from home, and sipping on it all day long. It is a great way to wake up the digestive system before coffee. I’ve always found that citrus has an energizing effect. So mix up a pitcher and enjoy on your next sunny day with the windows open! Also, check out the Windows Open playlist to accompany.
what you need
1 knob fresh ginger root
1 knob fresh turmeric root
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 lemon
1 orange of choice
(optional) fresh strawberries or raspberries
(optional) 1-2 tablespoons fresh honey
Approximately 1 liter of water
how to make it
Using a juicer, juice the lemon and the orange, and pour the juice into the pitcher.
Drizzle the inside of the pitcher with honey (if using).
Using a fine grater, grate the peeled ginger and turmeric root into the pitcher. Add the cayenne.
Fill pitcher with water! Drop in a few sliced berries on top. Give it a good stir and enjoy!
Want a wintertime version that really packs in the immunity boosters? Try my Fire Cider.
