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Golden milk with turmeric and optional CBD
A creamy, gently spiced golden milk with turmeric, ginger and cinnamon. Ready in 15 minutes, with a clear option to add CBD after heating.
Golden milk is built around turmeric rather than sweetness. This version keeps the spices balanced, uses enough fat for a rounded texture, and avoids boiling so the drink stays smooth.
The recipe works with almond, oat or dairy milk. Black pepper brings gentle heat; cardamom is optional. If you choose to use CBD oil, it is stirred through only after the pan leaves the heat and according to the product label.
- Total
- 15 min
- Yield
- 2 cups
- Level
- Easy
QUICK ANSWER
What is golden milk?
Golden milk is a warm milk-based drink flavored primarily with turmeric, usually alongside ginger, cinnamon and black pepper. For a smooth two-cup batch, whisk the spices into milk, warm gently for 8–10 minutes without boiling, sweeten to taste and strain if desired.
THE RECIPE01
Golden Milk with Optional CBD
Recipe by Mood Magazine
- Servings
- 2cups
- Prep
- 5min
- Cook
- 10min
- Total
- 15min
A creamy golden milk with turmeric, ginger and cinnamon. Optional CBD is added only after heating and according to the product label.
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01 / PREP
Ingredients
- 500 ml almond, oat or dairy milk
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.25 tsp ground ginger
- a small pinch of black pepper
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 –2 tsp maple syrup or honey, to taste
- optional: a pinch of ground cardamom
- optional: Mood Relax Drops, according to the product label
02 / COOK
Directions
- 01
Combine
Whisk the milk, turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, black pepper and optional cardamom in a small saucepan.
- 02
Warm gently
Warm over medium-low heat for 8–10 minutes, whisking occasionally. Keep the drink below a boil.
- 03
Finish the flavor
Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla and sweetener. Taste and adjust.
- 04
Add optional CBD
Let the drink cool briefly. If using CBD, add it according to the product label and whisk thoroughly.
- 05
Serve
Strain if desired, divide between two cups and serve warm.
Optional · the recipe works without it
Want to include CBD?
If you choose to add CBD oil, use a stage that distributes it evenly without prolonged cooking.
How to add it
- Hot dishesRemove from heat, cool slightly, then stir it in.
- Cold dishesMix into a dressing, filling or topping.
- AmountFollow the label and divide evenly by servings.
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Safety and suitability
For adults only. Do not serve CBD to children or guests without their knowledge. Ask a qualified clinician about suitability during pregnancy, breastfeeding, medication use or a medical condition. This is not medical advice.
INGREDIENT GUIDE
Choose by flavor
and texture.
The base is flexible, but each choice changes the finished cup.
Oat milk makes the creamiest plant-based version. Almond milk is lighter. Dairy milk tastes rounder and may need less sweetener.
Ground turmeric disperses easily and gives consistent color. Fresh grated turmeric tastes brighter but should be strained.
Ground ginger is warm and even; fresh ginger is sharper. Start modestly and increase after tasting.
A small pinch adds background heat. Too much quickly dominates a mild drink.
Maple syrup stays neutral and vegan. Honey adds floral character. Taste after the spices have infused.
VARIATIONS
One method,
four useful versions.
Iced golden milk
Cool completely, then pour over ice. Use slightly less milk during cooking so melting ice does not dilute the flavor.
Fresh-spice version
Use a 2 cm piece of fresh ginger and thin slices of fresh turmeric. Strain carefully before serving.
Extra-creamy version
Replace 100 ml of the milk with light coconut milk. Keep the heat low and whisk frequently.
Unsweetened version
Leave out the sweetener and add a little more vanilla or cinnamon for perceived sweetness.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If the cup is not quite right.
Why is my golden milk gritty?
Ground spices naturally settle. Whisk while warming, use finely ground spices and strain the finished drink.
Why did the milk separate?
The heat was probably too high. Keep the drink below a boil and use a barista-style plant milk when possible.
How do I soften a strong turmeric flavor?
Add a small amount of milk, vanilla and sweetener, then taste again.
MAKE AHEAD
Storage and reheating
Refrigerate plain golden milk in a clean, covered container and use within three days. Shake or whisk before reheating.
Warm only the amount you plan to drink over low heat. If using optional CBD oil, add it to each portion after reheating rather than storing it in the batch.
READER QUESTIONS
Useful answers before you start
Can I use fresh turmeric?
Yes. Use thin slices or finely grated turmeric, simmer gently and strain before serving.
Is golden milk caffeine-free?
The base recipe contains no tea or coffee and is caffeine-free when every selected ingredient is caffeine-free.
Can I make one serving?
Yes. Halve every ingredient. The cooking time stays similar because the spices still need time to infuse.
Do I have to add CBD?
No. CBD is entirely optional and does not determine the texture or success of the recipe.
OPTIONAL FOR THIS RECIPE
Make it with
Relax Drops.
Prefer to include CBD? Relax Drops can be stirred into each cup after the golden milk leaves the heat. Use the serving guidance on the product label and whisk well.
- Full-spectrum CBD oil
- Easy to mix after heating
- Optional-the recipe works without it
