From coffee to lemonade: Seven recipes to make homemade drinks with licorice

Medicinal herbs are plants that different civilizations have used for millennia for their healing properties. There are many that stand out today because they help you lose weight, improve health or reduce stress. The way to consume them is automatic: a pill or tonic throughout the day that is taken as a vitamin supplement.

However, there are other more natural options to include ingredients, such as licorice root, which improves the digestive system, protects the liver and reduces respiratory diseases, and all of this beyond the typical infusion.

Below we offer you a list of the best drinks to include this plant in your diet and give it a very tasty touch even in water. These range from the typical infusion to even a very curious way of preparing coffee.

Licorice Tea

Ingredients

• 1-2 pieces dried licorice root or 1 teaspoon powdered licorice
• 2 cups of water
• Honey or sugar to taste (optional)

Step by step

1. Boil the 2 cups of water in a saucepan.
2. Add the licorice root (or powdered licorice) and simmer for about 10-15 minutes.
3. Strain the mixture and sweeten with honey or sugar to taste, if desired.
4. Serve hot or cold.

licorice coffee

Ingredients

• 1-2 pieces of licorice root
• 1 cup of freshly brewed coffee
• Honey or sugar to taste (optional)

Step by step

1. In an Italian coffee maker, place a piece of licorice root in the lower part of the water.
2. Place the coffee filter part and let everything boil.
3. Serve the coffee hot.
4. Another option is to buy powdered licorice root and apply a thin layer in the filter over the ground coffee.

Licorice and fruit smoothie

Ingredients

• 1 small piece of licorice root
• 1 cup of water
• 1 ripe banana
• 1/2 cup of red fruits (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
• 1 teaspoon honey or sugar (optional)
• 1/2 cup natural yogurt or milk (optional)

Step by step

1. Boil the piece of licorice root in 1 cup of water for 10 minutes and let it cool.
2. In a blender, mix the licorice infusion with the banana, red berries, yogurt or milk, and honey (if desired).
3. Blend until smooth and serve cold.

licorice water

Ingredients

• 1-2 pieces of licorice root
• 1 liter of water
• Ice (optional)

Step by step

1. Place the licorice root in a jar with 1 liter of water.
2. Let it rest for 4-6 hours, preferably in the refrigerator.
3. Strain the mixture before serving.
4. Serve with ice to enjoy a refreshing drink.

licorice lemonade

Ingredients

• 1-2 pieces of licorice root
• 4 cups of water
• Juice of 2 lemons
• Sugar or honey to taste
• Ice (optional)

Step by step

1. Boil 2 cups of water and add the licorice root. Cook for about 10 minutes.
2. Strain the infusion and let it cool.
3. In a jug, mix the lemon juice with the licorice infusion and add sugar or honey to taste.
4. Add the remaining water and ice for a refreshing touch.

licorice milk

Ingredients

• 1 small piece of licorice root
• 1 cup of milk (you can use vegetable milk such as almond or oat)
• Honey to taste

Step by step

1. Boil licorice root in milk for 10 minutes.
2. Strain the mixture and sweeten with honey to taste.
3. Serve hot to enjoy a comforting drink.

Licorice and turmeric energy drink

Ingredients

• 1 small piece of licorice root
• 1 small piece of fresh turmeric (or 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder)
• 2 cups of water
• soda siphon
• Honey to taste

Step by step

1. Boil the 2 cups of water with the licorice root and turmeric for about 10 minutes.
2. Strain the infusion and sweeten with honey if you wish.
3. Before consuming, and to give it that touch of a carbonated drink, add the soda with a siphon.

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