Fresh Ginger Lemonade Recipe
This ginger lemonade is easy and so refreshing. Made with fresh lemon and ginger, this non alcoholic drink is perfect for any day!
Ingredients
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 4 lemons
- 2 inches ginger
- 4 cups water more if needed
Instructions
- Place the sugar and water in a saucepan. Wash and dry the lemons. Slice one of the lemons and juice the remaining 3. Add the lemon slices to water and sugar and set the lemon juice aside.
- Wash and dry the ginger. Cut it into slices and add it to the sugar and water in the saucepan.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring it to boil. Simmer for 10 minutes. Turn the heat off, cover the saucepan and let it sit for 30 minutes.
- Discard the ginger and lemon slices. Pour the syrup into a pitcher and add the lemon juice.
- Add 4 cups of water and stir the lemonade. Taste and add more water if needed. Serve in glasses over ice.
Notes
- Instead of sugar, you can use honey or maple syrup.
- You can add mint, rosemary or lavender to the lemon sliced and ginger while simmering.
- To make sparkling ginger lemonade add sparkling water instead of still water.