Ginger Lemonade Recipe
A vibrant, homemade ginger lemonade features a zesty kick from fresh ginger syrup.
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Instructions
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Start boiling water in a small saucepan.
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Peel and slice the ginger root.
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Dissolve raw sugar in the boiling water, stirring constantly.
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Add ginger, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
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Remove from heat and let syrup steep, covered, until cool (about 1 hour).
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Strain ginger from the syrup using a fine-mesh sieve and transfer syrup to a sealed container.
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Squeeze 1 1/2 cups of lemon juice.
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Combine 1 1/2 cups each of ginger syrup and lemon juice in a pitcher.
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Add 4 to 5 cups of water, stirring and tasting until desired flavor is reached.
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Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, then serve over ice.