Spiced Golden Milk Drink (Printable)
Warming golden milk infused with turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, and honey for a soothing beverage.
# What You'll Need:
→ Spiced Milk Base
01 - 2 cups whole milk (substitute unsweetened almond milk for dairy-free)
02 - 1 tbsp fresh ginger, thinly sliced (or 1 tsp ground ginger)
03 - 1 tbsp fresh turmeric, thinly sliced (or 1 tsp ground turmeric)
04 - 1 cinnamon stick (or ½ tsp ground cinnamon)
05 - ¼ tsp ground black pepper
06 - ¼ tsp ground cardamom (optional)
07 - 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup, adjust to taste
08 - 1 tsp coconut oil (optional, for added creaminess)
# Directions:
01 - Add milk, ginger, turmeric, cinnamon stick, black pepper, and cardamom (if using) into a small saucepan.
02 - Warm over medium-low heat, whisking frequently, until the liquid is steaming but not boiling, approximately 8 to 10 minutes.
03 - Remove from heat and stir in honey or maple syrup and coconut oil if desired.
04 - Pour mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into serving mugs.
05 - Enjoy immediately while warm.
# Cooking Tips:
01 -
- It warms you from the inside out without caffeine jitters or sugar crashes.
- The golden color alone lifts your mood on gray mornings.
- You can make it in under 15 minutes with pantry staples.
- It feels like self care in a mug, no fuss required.
02 -
- Dont let the milk boil or it will develop a skin and lose that silky texture.
- Black pepper is not optional, it actually makes the turmeric work better in your body.
- Fresh turmeric will stain everything it touches, so wipe your cutting board and hands quickly.
03 -
- Use a whisk instead of a spoon to keep the spices from settling at the bottom while it heats.
- If you love frothy drinks, blend the finished golden milk for 10 seconds before serving.
- Fresh turmeric and ginger make all the difference, but keep ground versions on hand for lazy nights.