Lemon & Olive Oil Cleanse

📜 Collection: Gail Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Beverages A traditional morning cleanse combining fresh lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic for a revitalizing wellness tonic. Best consumed with a brief waiting period before eating.


Prep TimeCook TimeInactive / Chill TimeYield / Servings
5 minsNone30 mins1 Serving

🔪 Key Equipment

  • Citrus juicer
  • Small glass

Ingredients

MeasurementsIngredientsPrep / Notes
1LemonJuiced
1 tablespoonOlive OilCold-pressed recommended
As NeededGarlicMinced or crushed
OptionalGrapefruit JuiceFor extra tartness

Instructions

Step 1: Mix and Rest

  1. In a small glass, combine the juice of 1 Lemon, 1 tablespoon Olive Oil, and as needed Garlic (along with optional Grapefruit Juice if desired), mixing well.
  2. Wait for approximately 30 minutes before consuming or eating anything else, as noted by the traditional cleanse guidelines.

💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Best prepared fresh immediately before consumption.


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