Turmeric Tonic Mockarita

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Updated on November 06, 2023

Switch up your cocktail hour with a botanical mocktail! This sweet & tangy non-alcoholic margarita recipe, featuring the herbal powers of our Turmeric with Meadowsweet & Ginger tea, is so satisfying you won’t even miss the tequila. Because of turmeric’s deep golden hue, this tonic glows, making this fun and healthy beverage even more enticing. With its 2,000 year-old reputation for promoting healthy digestion and supporting a healthy response to inflammation associated with exercise, you can finally toast to happy hour guilt-free!*

We suggest sharing this tonic as an alternative to happy hour with friends after yoga, hiking, or another form of physical exercise. The tart and sweet flavors satisfy the senses, and turmeric helps to support your body’s response to inflammation post-exercise.* This tonic is such a treat, we doubt you’ll miss any sugary cocktails. Discover more ways to infuse medicinal herbs into your everyday by checking out our DIY section of Plant Power Journal.

Materials

Materials:

Cocktail or margarita glasses
Large measuring cup
Large bowl
Spoon or whisk for mixing
Tea kettle
Quart-size heat-safe container for steeping tea, with cover
Plate, for garnishing cups with salt

Ingredients

Ingredients:

Turmeric with Meadowsweet and Ginger tea, 4 bags
Limes and/or lime juice (enough for ½ cup of juice and garnish)
Sea salt
Honey
Ice

Directions

Boil 4 cups water and brew four tea bags of turmeric tea in a heat-safe container, allowing it to steep covered for 10-15 minutes.
Stir tea into bowl with lime juice, honey. Taste and add more if desired.
Circle the rim of your cup with a freshly cut lime wedge, then dip in a plate of salt to garnish the glass.
Once the mixture has cooled, pour it into your cocktail glasses over ice.

Add a slice of lime for an extra touch, and enjoy! And of course you can always add a shot of tequila for the real thing. (Your secret’s safe with us!)