Refreshing Homemade Ginger Lemonade
This incredibly refreshing ginger lemonade combines the perfect balance of zingy lemon, spicy ginger, and just the right amount of sweetness. Made with just 4 simple ingredients, it's the ultimate healthy beverage that's both cleansing and delicious.
Ingredients
- 2.5-3 inches fresh ginger root: Provides that distinctive spicy kick and numerous health benefits
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice approximately 6-8 lemons: The star of the show, delivering bright acidity and vitamin C
- ⅓ cup powdered monk fruit sweetener: A natural zero-calorie sweetener that doesn't affect blood sugar
- 4 cups filtered water: The base that brings everything together
Instructions
- Wash and slice the unpeeled ginger into thin rounds about 4-5 millimeters thick. Place the ginger slices, water, and monk fruit sweetener in a medium saucepan and heat over medium heat until it begins to simmer, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sweetener.
- Once simmering, turn the heat to low, cover the pan, and let the mixture infuse for 10-15 minutes. Then remove from heat and let it continue steeping, covered, for another 15-30 minutes - the longer it steeps, the stronger the ginger flavor will be.
- While the mixture cools, squeeze your lemons to get 1 cup of fresh juice. Strain the ginger pieces from the sweetened water using a fine mesh strainer, then add the fresh lemon juice and stir gently.
- Transfer your ginger lemonade to a pitcher, refrigerate for at least one hour until completely chilled, then serve over ice. Garnish with lemon slices if desired.
- For a sparkling version, use only 2 cups of water during preparation, then add 2 cups of sparkling water just before serving.
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