FRESH MINT AND GINGER LEMONADE

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I love the gingery-zing, and the mint flavour that this delicious lemonade has. Very refreshing. 40 minutes passive cooking time is actually steeping time.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Beverages

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup packed chopped fresh mint leaves
1/3 cup chopped fresh ginger
1/3 cup honey
2 cups boiling water
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (or to taste)
1 1/2 cups cold water
ice cube
fresh mint leaves
lemon slice

Steps:

  • Combine chopped mint, ginger and honey in medium bowl; add boiling water and allow to steep for 30-40 minutes; strain into 4-cup glass measuring cup, pressing on solids to extract liquid; add lemon juice and enough cold water to measure 4 cups total.
  • Fill glasses with ice cubes; add lemonade; garnish with mint leaves and fresh lemon slices.
  • Note: If you like to 'tipple' (I know I do:-)), spike this with some vodka!!!

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