Bring a little wellness into your day with the warm and rich Golden Milk.
Tonight’s recipe is very different from the usual booze-filled fare that I tend to write about here at Twist & Toast. Golden milk is a non-alcoholic drink that is also sometimes known simply as “turmeric milk”. Along with a number of other robust spices, turmeric is the main “active” ingredient in this formula. Having been around for centuries—some folks even refer to this drink as “ancient”—golden milk is currently quite trendy at many cafés, smoothie shops, and health food stores worldwide.
Originating in India and known there as haldi doodh, golden milk has its roots in the country’s traditional healing practice of Ayurvedic medicine. The beverage is used as an anti-inflammatory supplement, and since it is also made with warm milk, it helps promote and encourage a good night’s rest.
Many children in India who grew up drinking golden milk when they were ill have less than fond memories of its taste. Over the years, after the mixture became quite popular in the Western world, many folks have adapted the recipe slightly to make it more palatable. Our version below adds a spoonful of honey or maple syrup to sweeten it.
However you take your golden milk, there’s still an incredibly fascinating history behind every sip.
What is the best alcohol to use in golden milk?
This is a concoction that doesn’t utilize, require, or need in any way, shape, or form an alcoholic substance in it. Golden milk is a centuries-old recipe that was invented for your well-being and health, and not necessarily for recreational purposes. I wouldn’t even suggest experimenting by adding a spirit to this to see how it goes down. Save that for something else, and let the recipe below guide you through this potent and rich medicinal elixir.
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk of your choice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 pinch of ground black pepper
- 1/2 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon sweetener honey or maple syrup
- Optional spices: ground cardamom, ground nutmeg, vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, whisk together the milk, ground turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, black pepper, and coconut oil. If you are using the optional cardamom or nutmeg, add them now.
- Place the saucepan over medium-low heat. Heat the mixture, whisking frequently, until it is warm but not boiling.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat, stir in your sweetener of choice and the optional vanilla extract. Taste and adjust the sweetness if needed before serving in a mug.
Nutrition
What glassware and garnish are used?
Serve this mixture in your favorite hot beverage mug, be it glass or ceramic, and garnish with a cinnamon stick popped in, which will also add a little extra tinge of spice to each sip.
What if you are lactose intolerant?
Try making this recipe using an alternative milk instead, such as oat, almond, coconut, or soy.
Similar drinks to golden milk
Remember, mixed drinks aren’t just alcoholic beverages, but can also be healthy and helpful remedies as well. Golden milk is an excellent example of how a rich mix of spices and milk can come together to promote well-being, with the history behind it being just as lavish and robust as its flavor. Check out some of these other drinks that also lean on the cleaner side of imbibing.
- Agua De Tamarindo – A refreshing, citrusy, and sweet way to quell your thirst.
- Agua De Pepino – Cucumbers, sugar, and water combine in this mouth-watering mix.
- Sleepy Girl Mocktail – Settle in for the night with this fizzy and tart potion.
- Brazilian Lemonade – Rehydrate with this sweet, smooth, and slightly creamy sipper.
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