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Ginger Lemonade

Zesty Ginger Lemonade to Refresh Your Summer Days

This Ginger Lemonade is a refreshing and invigorating drink that perfectly complements summer days.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Beverages
Calories: 75
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup Water Opt for filtered water for best flavor.
  • 4-5 lemons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed, avoid bottled juice for best taste.
For the Sweetness
  • 1/2 cup Honey Natural sweetener. Substitute with 2/3 cup of sugar if desired.
For the Spice
  • 10-12 teaspoons Fresh Ginger (peeled and grated) Adjust based on preference for ginger's warmth.

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Serving Pitcher
  • measuring cup

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of water, grated fresh ginger, and honey over medium heat. Stir gently until honey dissolves and bring to a boil. Let simmer for 5 minutes.
  2. Remove saucepan from heat and stir in freshly squeezed lemon juice. Allow mixture to cool for at least 15 minutes.
  3. In a serving pitcher, pour in the remaining 6 cups of cold water. Add cooled ginger-lemon syrup, stirring well to combine.
  4. Refrigerate ginger lemonade for at least 30 minutes to chill thoroughly. Optional: serving over ice with a lemon wedge or ginger slice garnish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 75kcalCarbohydrates: 20gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 140mgSugar: 18gVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 2mg

Notes

Store in an airtight pitcher in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Freeze in an ice cube tray for up to 3 months for use in future drinks.

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