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Starbucks Medicine Ball

Soothing Starbucks Medicine Ball: Your Homemade Remedy

A comforting homemade version of the Starbucks Medicine Ball, blending lemon, ginger, and coconut water to soothe your throat.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Freezing Time 12 hours
Total Time 12 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Course: Best Recipes
Cuisine: Beverage
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 whole Lemon You can substitute with lemon juice if preferred.
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger Fresh ginger works best for maximum flavor.
  • 1 cup Coconut Water Feel free to use regular water if you're out of coconut.
For Sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Adjust the amount to suit your taste.
For the Tea
  • 1 bag Mint Tea Switch to green or black tea for a different twist.

Equipment

  • blender
  • Ice cube tray
  • Measuring spoon
  • grater
  • Teacup

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Starbucks Medicine Ball
  1. Gather all your ingredients: fresh lemon, ginger, coconut water, honey, and mint tea.
  2. Peel a piece of fresh ginger and finely grate about one teaspoon.
  3. In your blender, combine the grated ginger, juice of half a lemon, and one cup of coconut water. Blend until well incorporated.
  4. Pour the blended mixture into an ice cube tray and freeze overnight.
  5. Brew a cup of mint tea, usually steeping for about 5 minutes.
  6. Add two frozen Medicine Ball cubes to the steeped mint tea and stir until they melt.
  7. Taste your drink; add honey or lemon juice to adjust the flavor if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 250mgSugar: 25gVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store any leftover blended ingredients in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. The Medicine Ball cubes can be stored in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.

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