A summer inspired non-alcoholic ginger aperitif

The summer sun is an important time for hydrating and ensuring a good supply of water, nutrients and salts to support cellular health. We lose salt as we sweat so re-hydrating with a pinch of good quality Himalayan or Celtic salt is beneficial for supporting our vital organs and kidney function.

A non-alcoholic aperitif, half an hour before lunch, can do much to support our liver and gallbladder's ability to digest our food and get all the nutrients we need during mealtime. Ginger is a great bitter herb used for supporting this process and balancing for all body types and constitutions.

My favourite summer tipple below contains ginger, maple syrup, cayenne pepper, turmeric, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice and with a dash pf black pepper and garnished with either mint or rosemary.

Simply rest, digest and enjoy the love before you eat.

1 tbsp of ground fresh ginger

1 tsp of apple cider vinegar

1 tbsp of lemon juice

1/2 tsp of cayenne pepper

dash of ground black pepper

dash of turmeric

maple syrup to taste

handful of fresh mint