Sparkling Ginger Lemonade

Photo by digiwerx studio, Vancouver

summer/fall 2008

• 2 cups water
• 1 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons grated ginger
• 1/2 cup lime or lemon juice
• 2 cups sparkling water
• Mint leaves, lime wedges

Direction

1. Combine water, honey and ginger in a pot and bring to a boil over medium heat to make syrup.
2. Turn off the heat and let the mixture sit for 10 minutes. Let it sit for 20 minutes longer if you prefer a stronger ginger flavour. Strain and let cool.
3. Combine the syrup and lime/lemon juice.
4. Pour ginger-lime mixture in glasses filled with ice. Leave room at the top to fill up glasses with sparkling water.

5. Garnish with mint sprigs and lime/lemon wedges. Serves 4.

-By JamaicanEats magazine

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