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Golden Milk

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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Judy Mancini

This lightly spiced drink has an earthy, peppery base note thanks to a healthy dose of fresh turmeric. A touch of honey adds just the right amount of sweetness, while the ginger and black pepper add a little heat.

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Cooks' Note

Using fresh turmeric adds a clean, bright flavor to this drink, but dried turmeric can be substituted when fresh is not available. Keep in mind that dried turmeric will settle to the bottom of the mug, so stir well before drinking.

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