To continue the series of 17th century herbal recipes that Sarah Munro (the heroine of ONE DARK WISH) has been updating, I’m adding a hot autumn drink to the list. This hot beverage is made with black strap molasses, cinnamon, ginger, and coconut sugar (or stevia).
Since black strap molasses is made from the third boiling of cane sugar syrup, it’s filled with trace minerals such as iron, copper, magnesium, manganese, selenium, potassium, B6, and niacin. All of these help build up the immune system and can ward off illnesses. But this is a drink that should be drunk before getting sick (during the fall!), not while you’re sick. Because the molasses is derived from the third boiling, it’s also bitter. So add in the sugar (without guilt!) if you need the sweetness.
BLACK STRAP MOLASSES AUTUMN DRINK
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 teaspoon black strap molasses
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 (or more) teaspoon coconut sugar or stevia (optional)
- Hot water
DIRECTIONS:
Put the 1 teaspoon of black strap molasses into your mug. Fill the mug with hot water and stir to dissolve the molasses. Stir in the ginger and cinnamon. If you’d like a sweeter drink, add in the stevia or coconut sugar. Enjoy!
Important disclaimer about wild plants, foraging, and making herbal remedies:
I am not a medical professional and nothing written on this blog is medical advice. None of my statements have been evaluated by the FDA (I am legally required to give you this disclaimer).
It is important to do your due diligence before foraging, harvesting, and/or consuming any type of medicinal plant.
- If you are taking any medications, talk to your doctor about any potential drug interactions.
- If you are allergic to anything, make sure whatever you are foraging is not in the same family. Example: While dandelions are typically considered safe, those who are allergic to ragweed, latex, daisies, or any other plants in the same or similar families, may not be able to consume dandelion.
Always research potential side effects, dosage recommendations, and how to properly prepare and consume each medicinal plant.
Always make sure you are foraging what you believe to be. Fully prepare and study the anatomy before harvesting wild plants.
Always make sure your kitchen/work area is clean and that all materials are sterilized.
Do not forage plants from areas that have been sprayed within the past 2 years at the very least.
I am not legally or morally responsible for the health of any of my readers. Please do your own research!
