{"id":"recipe_64bc72ba95","slug":"apple-ginger-drink","title":"Apple Ginger Drink","description":"A warming and aromatic Eastern European beverage made with fresh apples, zesty ginger, and a hint of honey. Perfect for cozy evenings or as a refreshing vitamin boost.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":25,"activeMinutes":15},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"3 medium apples","name":"Apples","quantity":3,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"piece","form":"sliced","notes":"medium size, cored","group":"Main","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"30g fresh ginger","name":"Ginger","quantity":30,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.06,"usUnit":"oz","form":"peeled and sliced","notes":"fresh root","group":"Main","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1 liter water","name":"Water","quantity":1,"unit":"l","usQuantity":"4 1/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"","group":"Main","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"2 tbsp honey","name":"Honey","quantity":42,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"liquid","notes":"adjust to taste","group":"Sweetener","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1 stick cinnamon","name":"Cinnamon","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"stick","notes":"optional for aroma","group":"Main","optional":true},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1 tbsp lemon juice","name":"Lemon Juice","quantity":15,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"freshly squeezed","notes":"","group":"Main","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Wash the apples, core them, and cut them into thin slices. Peel the ginger and slice it thinly.","group":"Preparation","title":"Wash the apples, core them,","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a large pot, bring 1 liter (4 1/4 cups) of water to a boil. Add the sliced apples, ginger, and the cinnamon stick.","group":"Cooking","title":"Bring 1 liter of water","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly to about 40°C (104°F).","group":"Cooking","title":"Reduce heat and simmer","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Stir in the honey and lemon juice until the honey is fully dissolved. Strain before serving if preferred, or serve with the fruit pieces for a rustic look.","group":"Finishing","title":"Stir in the honey and lemon juice","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"For the best flavor, use tart apples like Granny Smith or Antonivka. Add the honey only after the drink has cooled to about 40°C (104°F) to preserve its beneficial properties.","cuisine":{"group":"Eastern European","specific":["Ukrainian"]},"course":["drink"],"cookingMethod":["boil","simmer"],"equipment":["Large pot","Knife","Cutting board","Strainer"],"diet":["vegetarian","flexitarian","gluten_free","dairy_free","low_fat"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":1,"unit":"liter","note":"Approximately 4 servings"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Can be prepared and kept in the fridge; serve cold or reheat gently."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in a glass jar or bottle in the refrigerator.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat gently on the stove but do not bring to a boil to preserve honey nutrients."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_64bc72ba95%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=88fc0711-9ce8-4218-ba83-8d4c46dff200","imageAlt":"Apple Ginger Drink — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["warming","healthy","ginger","apple","vitamins","winter drink"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Apple Ginger Drink","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T05:53:19.729Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T05:53:19.729Z","related":[{"id":"kawa_zbozowa_2638c6ac6f","slug":"grain-coffee-kawa-zbozowa","title":"Grain Coffee (Kawa Zbożowa)","description":"A comforting, caffeine-free traditional Eastern European beverage made from roasted barley, rye, and chicory, perfectly served with milk and honey.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":2,"cookMinutes":8,"totalMinutes":10,"activeMinutes":5},"cuisine":{"group":"Eastern European","specific":["Polish"]},"course":["drink"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","nut_free","egg_free","soy_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fkawa_zbozowa_2638c6ac6f%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=7355d8c9-f7ec-4cce-b623-35f43792d30a","imageAlt":"Grain Coffee (Kawa Zbożowa) — recipe cover","tags":["caffeine-free","roasted-grain","traditional","morning-drink","warming"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":4,"stepCount":4},{"id":"herbata_933b37cb9d","slug":"herbata-eastern-european-style-black-tea","title":"Herbata (Eastern European Style Black Tea)","description":"A comforting and traditional Eastern European preparation of black tea, typically served hot with a slice of lemon and a touch of honey or sugar.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":1,"cookMinutes":5,"totalMinutes":6,"activeMinutes":2},"cuisine":{"group":"Eastern European","specific":["Polish","Ukrainian"]},"course":["drink"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fherbata_933b37cb9d%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=69cab18a-a90d-4161-93f2-cf7507382971","imageAlt":"Herbata (Eastern European Style Black Tea) — recipe cover","tags":["tea","hot drink","herbata","black tea","lemon tea","honey","comforting"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":4,"stepCount":4},{"id":"recipe_8574232a05","slug":"kompot","title":"Kompot","description":"A refreshing traditional Eastern European fruit drink made by simmering seasonal fruits with sugar and water. 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