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Honey Ginger Lemonade

Refreshing Honey Ginger Lemonade for a Zesty Summer Sip

Enjoy a refreshing Honey Ginger Lemonade, a perfect balance of sweet honey, spicy ginger, and tangy lemon for hot summer days.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Beverage
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Lemonade
  • 1 piece Fresh Ginger about 2 inches, thinly sliced or grated
  • 1/2 cup Honey or Agave to taste
  • 1 cup Fresh Lemon Juice about 4-6 lemons
  • 4 cups Water divided into hot for steeping and cold for mixing
  • 2-4 cups Ice Cubes for serving
Optional Garnish
  • 4 Lemon Slices for garnish
  • 1 sprig Mint Leaves for garnish
  • 2-3 slices Ginger Slices for garnish

Equipment

  • Medium Saucepan
  • large pitcher
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Wash about a 2-inch piece of fresh ginger thoroughly. Slice or grate for infusion.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine the sliced ginger with 1.5 cups of water. Bring to a boil and steep for 10-20 minutes.
  3. Strain the ginger-infused water into a bowl or jug. Stir in honey while warm until dissolved.
  4. In a large pitcher, combine ginger syrup with 2.5 cups of cold water and fresh lemon juice. Whisk to mix well.
  5. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. Serve over ice and garnish with lemon slices or mint leaves.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 27gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 24gVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftover lemonade in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator. Freezing in ice cube trays allows longer storage for up to 3 months.

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