Fresh Mint and Ginger Lemonade
Elevate your summer refreshment game with this zesty and invigorating Fresh Mint and Ginger Lemonade! Bursting with layers of flavor, this recipe combines the sharp heat of fresh ginger, the cool brightness of mint, and the tangy zing of freshly squeezed lemons to create the ultimate thirst-quencher. A lightly sweetened ginger-mint syrup forms the base, perfectly balanced with ice-cold water or sparkling water for a bubbly twist. Ready in just 20 minutes, this vibrant drink is not only easy to make but also a showstopper when garnished with fresh lemon slices and mint sprigs. Whether served at a backyard gathering or enjoyed as a personal indulgence, this naturally flavorful lemonade is the perfect blend of sweet, spicy, and refreshing — a must-try for any lemonade lover.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Water
- 2 tablespoons (grated) Fresh ginger
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 cup (loosely packed) Fresh mint leaves
- 4 large (juiced) Lemons
- 2 cups Ice cubes
- 2 cups Cold water or sparkling water
- 4 pieces (for garnish) Lemon slices
- 4 pieces (for garnish) Mint sprigs
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine 4 cups of water, grated ginger, and granulated sugar.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir until the sugar is fully dissolved. Allow the mixture to come to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes to infuse the water with ginger flavor.
Remove the saucepan from heat and add the fresh mint leaves to the hot ginger syrup. Stir gently and let the mixture steep for 5 minutes.
Strain the ginger-mint syrup into a pitcher to remove solids. Let the syrup cool to room temperature, or refrigerate it for faster cooling.
Juice the lemons and add the fresh lemon juice to the cooled ginger-mint syrup in the pitcher. Stir well to combine.
Add 2 cups of ice cubes to the pitcher to chill the lemonade. Then add cold water or sparkling water to dilute the lemonade to your desired strength.
Serve the lemonade in glasses filled with additional ice cubes, and garnish each glass with a lemon slice and a sprig of mint.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
617 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.3 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 32 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 161.1 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.4 g | 98% | |
| Total Sugars | 119.0 g | ||
| Protein | 15.7 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 825 mg | 63% | |
| Iron | 24.3 mg | 135% | |
| Potassium | 1986 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
