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Turmeric-Ginger Tonic With Chia Seeds

Ingredients

  • 1 (4-inch) piece peeled ginger, coarsely chopped
  • 1 4-inch piece peeled turmeric, coarsely chopped, or 1/2 teaspoon dried turmeric
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons black peppercorns
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • Club soda (for serving)
  • Thyme sprigs (for serving; optional)

Instructions

  1. Blend ginger, turmeric, honey, lime juice, black peppercorns, and 3 cups water in a blender until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl. Stir in chia seeds and let sit until seeds begin to swell, 8–10 minutes.
  2. Divide tonic among ice-filled glasses. Top off with club soda and garnish with thyme sprigs, if desired.
  3. Do Ahead Tonic can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Stir vigorously before topping off with club soda.
  4. Tonic can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Stir vigorously before topping off with club soda.

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