Drink
•Sparkling Ginger Honey Lemonade
Total Time
15 min
Servings
4 people
Level
easy
Rating
(1)
Sparkling Ginger Honey Lemonade
This refreshing twist on classic lemonade combines the soothing warmth of fresh ginger with the floral sweetness of honey. Topped with bubbly soda water, it is the perfect thirst-quencher for a hot summer afternoon or a light dinner party mocktail.
Ingredients
1 cup water
1/2 cup honey
2-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4-6 lemons)
3 cups chilled soda water or sparkling water
Ice cubes
Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a small saucepan, combine the water, honey, and sliced ginger.
- 2
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring until the honey dissolves completely.
- 3
Remove from heat and let the ginger steep in the syrup for at least 15 minutes to infuse flavor.
- 4
Strain the ginger syrup into a pitcher and discard the ginger slices.
- 5
Stir in the fresh lemon juice.
- 6
When ready to serve, add plenty of ice to the pitcher or individual glasses.
- 7
Pour the lemon-honey concentrate over the ice and top with chilled soda water.
- 8
Garnish with fresh mint leaves and lemon slices before serving immediately.
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