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Fresh Mint Ginger Lemonade

Refreshing Fresh Mint Ginger Lemonade to Elevate Your Summer

This Fresh Mint Ginger Lemonade is a rejuvenating drink perfect for hot summer days, combining fresh mint, ginger, and lemon for a refreshing delight.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Lemonade Base
  • 4 medium Lemons Fresh is best for optimal taste
  • 2 inches Fresh Ginger Grated for depth of flavor
  • 1/2 cup Agave Syrup or Maple Syrup Natural sweetener; adjust to taste
  • 4 cups Filtered Water Swap in sparkling water for a fizzy version
Garnish
  • 1 handful Fresh Mint Leaves Bruise lightly to release oils

Equipment

  • small saucepan
  • citrus juicer
  • Large Pitcher
  • fine mesh sieve

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Make Ginger Syrup: Wash, peel, and grate the ginger. In a saucepan, combine grated ginger with filtered water and sweetener. Stir until dissolved, then cool and strain.
  2. Juice Lemons: Roll each lemon briskly, cut in half, and juice using a citrus juicer, straining out seeds.
  3. Mix Lemonade Base: In a pitcher, combine ginger syrup and lemon juice with cold water. Add bruised mint leaves and adjust sweetness.
  4. Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to meld flavors.
  5. Serve: Stir, pour over ice, and garnish with lemon slices and mint leaves.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 26gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24gVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Start with less sweetener and adjust to your taste. Store in a sealed jar for fresh servings within 3-4 days.

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