Overeaters Tonic Recipe

Overeaters Tonic Recipe

  • 3 sprigs mint
  • 1 (1 1/2-inch) piece turmeric, peeled, thinly sliced
  • 1 (1-inch piece) ginger, peeled, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds or aniseed
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon digestive or aromatic bitters
  1. Muddle 3 mint sprigs, one 1 1/2″ piece turmeric, peeled, thinly sliced, one 1″ piece ginger, peeled, thinly sliced, 1 tsp. fennel seeds or aniseed, and a pinch of cayenne in a 4-cup measuring glass until turmeric and ginger are broken up into bits.
  2. Add 3 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar, 2 Tbsp. honey, 1 Tbsp. digestive or aromatic bitters, and 3 cups cold water; stir to dissolve honey. Chill until very cold, at least 1 hour and up to 1 day. Strain.