Description
A refreshing Honey Ginger Lemonade made with a homemade honey ginger simple syrup, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and fresh mint leaves. Perfect for a cooling drink on a warm day with a natural sweetness and spicy kick from the ginger.
Ingredients
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Honey Ginger Simple Syrup
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 cup water
- 1 medium piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
Lemonade
- 1 1/2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice (preferably Meyer lemons)
- 4 cups water
- Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Make the honey ginger simple syrup: In a small pot or tea kettle, bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Once boiling, turn the heat off and add the honey and sliced ginger. Let the mixture steep for 20 minutes to infuse the flavors.
- Prepare the lemonade base: While the syrup is steeping, juice the lemons and pour the juice into a large pitcher. Add 4 cups of water and ice to the pitcher to chill the lemonade.
- Combine and strain: After the syrup has steeped for 20 minutes, strain out the ginger slices. Pour the honey ginger syrup into the pitcher with the lemon juice and water. Mix everything well.
- Add fresh mint and serve: Add fresh mint leaves to the pitcher for garnish and added aroma. Refrigerate the lemonade or serve immediately over ice for a refreshing drink.
Notes
- Use Meyer lemons if available for a sweeter, less acidic lemonade.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey according to your taste.
- For a stronger ginger flavor, allow the ginger to steep longer or add extra slices.
- Fresh mint leaves can be muddled slightly to release more flavor if desired.
- Serve chilled for best refreshment.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 0.1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
