Pineapple Ginger Turmeric Lemonade

Ingredients

• 4 cups filtered water
• 2-3 cups peeled + chopped ginger root ((Depending on the amount of Ginger flavor desired))
• 1 1/2 cups freshly-squeezed lemon juice ((That's about 9-10 large lemons))
• 2 cups pineapple juice ((See Notes))
• 1/2 cup Agave + more if needed! ((See Notes))
• 1 1/2 tsps turmeric powder ((See Notes))
• 1/8 tsp black pepper
• Crushed ice
• Chopped or sliced pineapples
• Fresh mint leaves

Instructions

1. 1

   --- BOIL THE GINGER + COOL: ---

2. 2

   In a large pot over medium-high heat, add water and let it begin to boil. Once boiling, add the ginger roots and boil for 10 minutes.

3. 3

   After the 10 minute mark, turn off the heat and cover the mixture with a pot cover, allowing everything to steep for about 10-15 minutes to ensure that flavors are fully infused and potent.

4. 4

   Once fully steeped, add in the sweetener, turmeric, and black pepper, whisking until well incorporated and dissolved.

5. 5

   --- TO MAKE THE LEMONADE: ---

6. 6

   In a large pitcher, add the ginger-turmeric mixture followed by the freshly-squeezed lemon juice and pineapple juice, stirring everything together until well combined.

7. 7

   To serve—add the crushed ice into prepared glass(es), followed by pineapple ginger turmeric lemonade and add diced pineapple and mint as garnish, if desired.

8. 8

   Sip and enjoy!