My sister made this spicy ginger soda for breakfast one morning, and after a night of too much wine, it made me feel 10x better. I drink it, now, when I’m sluggish, dehydrated, or if I didn’t sleep well the night before. It is a miracle beverage – the elixer of all blergy-things.
Ingredients
- Lemons
- Seltzer water
- 1 cup sugar
- 5 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 6″ of fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
Directions
- Combine 2 cups of water, salt, ginger, sugar, and red pepper flakes in a pan over the stove.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
- Remove the pan from heat and let it sit, covered, until it is cool.
- Strain the syrup into a jar and put it in the fridge to chill.
- Fill a tall glass with ice.
- Put 2 Tbsp. of the spicy-giner syrup and a lemon wedge into a glass.
- Fill the glass with soda water and stir.
ps. This works especially well with a shot of whatever liquor you were drinking the night before in it. ;)
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Bill - seriously, I see everyone here saying there isn’t really a hangover cure, and they are right, but if you think about what causes a hangover you can prevent it easily. for every 3 or four drinks (or beers) that you have, try to drink a glass of water. its that simple. You get a hang over due to dehydration, if you consume water while you are drinking, and before you fall asleep you will wake up feeling groggy perhaps but no headache, no nausea, and no OMG i’m going to die feeling. You might not get the right amount of water, everyone needs a bit of a different amount, but if you work at it you will find the perfect amount of water to drink. for me its 4 8-10 oz glasses.
vkrees - Becca – I’ve kept mine in the fridge for 2 months with no problems. =)
vkrees - Computer Repair in Calgary: Well, to be fair, I don’t think anything cures a hangover other than time and sleep, but this certainly helps!
Computer Repair in Calgary - Can anyone confirm this works? There are so many hangover “cures”.
Becca - This is delicious! About how long will this last in the fridge?
Info - Pepper let’s free Serotonin(which makes you happy).
John Valenty - I think I’m gonna have to try this!
SHARMAN SMYTH - I don’t know what it is about red pepper flakes but they also have a magical effect on chocolate as well. Remember the movie “Chocolat”?
Elisabeth - Just made this today! It is so easy and very tasty. I could sip it all day. Thank you so much for the great idea :)
Rachel A - Mmm! Looks lovely and refreshing– maybe with a splash of ginger liqueur??
Sidenote– not to be “that guy,” but step 6 (Put 2 Tbsp. of the spicy-giner syrup) made me giggle.
sparrowhead music - your photography and hangover cure our both really incredible, thank you!!
please send me anymore tasty beverages you come up with. cheers!
dan the canadian~
Toronto Freelance Web Designer - Good to know for next time i wake up with a hangover lol
Kris - i cant speak to the veracity of your cure, but your images are beautiful.
...love Maegan - ooh, I definitely want to try it! Gorgeous photos.
Abs - Good wine, even okay wine will NOT give you a hangover. The drink looks like is worth the try, though.
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vanillasugarblog - oh yeah?
hmmm, need to give this a go for tomorrow morning.
(love that cat…can I have him?…please?)
The Americaine - Considering that I drink about a bottle of wine every night now that I live in Paris this little remedy will most certainly come in handy!
Smith & Ratliff - This is great. Amazing photos too!
movita beaucoup - Have just discovered your blog. Perfection!
Maggie Muggins - I’ll definitely be saving this one for the next time I’m feeling crappy. I love the set you’ve made for your photos, completely natural and rustic looking, beautiful.
Soma - You have the most awesome props! and the light through that lemon is just fascinating. Are all your photos in natural light?
Iris - I just had this ginger soda this morning (post-Halloween partying) and I feel so much better and less like I want to crawl into a hole. Thanks!
Kankana - I love ginger and I love spicy and at times I get bad bad hangover :P So this is straight in my wish list .. i just know I will love it :)
Andy Dufresne - I love any beverage with ginger, although the salt seems a little funny to me! I’ll have to give this a try sometime.
Kelly - Nothing like a good hangover recipe. Shall pass this on to everyone I know :) Love the ginger and red pepper flakes – DY.NO.MITE. Have I mentioned how in love I am with your blog?
Helene - I’ll keep this recipe for the next party. Thanks!
Kristen - This looks like it could cure whatever ails you!
Jes - Ginger & red pepper sound like the best cure! Filing away for future remedies :)
Angela - WOAH. Where was this last week after a night of champagne-tasting? Or the week before after the Pinot Noir event? This is so totally bookmarked!!
Kristina - I could have used this today ;) on vacation and enjoying wine!
I have come to anticipate the kittie photo at the end of your posts… I love it. I had a Marmalade in college, named Caesar, and your sweetie reminds me of him <3
Danielle - Ooohh I need to pre-make this syrup for just such mornings! Thanks, V! (And Rachel!)
Sarah - I love the less controlled look of these photos. More akin to ‘real’ cooking!
Ashlae - Oh me, oh my! You take the most beautiful photos. Come over and make this for me, will ya? :)
Rachel - I love this drink (and you!)! I’m glad you still love it!!
Tiffany - Your photographs are gorgeous. This sounds like quite a refreshing drink. In fact, I probably could have used a glass this morning.
jennifer - fabulous! i’ll have to try this sometime soon. i’ve been trying to make homemade ginger beer to no avail. the addition of red pepper flakes is a great idea.