Fresh Mint and Ginger Lemonade

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Serves 4 people

Categories: Cold Beverage

Ingredients

  • 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
  • Garnish:
  • ice cube
  • fresh mint leaves
  • lemon slice

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. Fill glasses with ice cubes; add lemonade; garnish with mint leaves and fresh lemon slices.

  3. Note: If you like to ‘tipple’ (I know I do:-)), spike this with some vodka!!!

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