Ginger Lemonade

Ginger Lemonade

from acouplecooks.com
15 min

Ginger lemonade is zingy with a spicy kick! This summertime drink is a great way to use fresh ginger root.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 to 3/4 cup fresh ginger root* (3 to 4 ounces)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar, divided
  • 1/2 cup boiling water
  • 1 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice (4 large lemons)*
  • 4 cups cold water

Directions

  1. 1

    Wash the ginger, leaving it unpeeled. Slice it into rounds. Add the ginger to a blender with 1/2 cup of the sugar and the boiling water. Blend until it’s fully smooth, about 1 minute. Pass the liquid through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher.

  2. 2

    To the pitcher, add the lemon juice, the cold water, and the remaining 1/4 cup sugar. Stir to combine.

  3. 3

    Add 2 handfuls of ice to the pitcher and serve.