Honey Ginger Lemonade
In short: A soothing lemonade with fresh ginger and honey, served iced on warm days or hot when you need something comforting. It takes about 25 min in total and makes 4 servings.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Resting
- 1 h
- Total
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 98 kcal
Ginger gives this lemonade a warm, peppery edge that plain lemonade lacks, and honey rounds it off with a softer sweetness than sugar. Simmering sliced ginger first pulls out much more flavor than stirring in powder. Serve it over ice in summer, or heat it and drink it from a mug when you feel a cold coming on. The strong ginger base keeps for days.
Instructions
- Put the ginger slices and the 500 ml (2 cups) of water in a small pan. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat, cover and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, until the water is golden and smells strongly of ginger.
- Take the pan off the heat and let it cool for 2 minutes. Stir in the honey until it dissolves completely.
- Strain the liquid into a large jug, pressing on the ginger slices. Discard the ginger.
- Stir in the lemon juice, then taste. Add more honey if you want it sweeter.
- For iced lemonade, add the 500 ml (2 cups) of cold water and chill for at least 1 hour. Serve over ice with lemon slices.
- For a hot drink, warm the finished mixture over low heat until steaming, but do not boil. Pour into mugs and add a lemon slice.
Tips
- For a stronger ginger kick, grate the ginger instead of slicing it and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Do not give honey to babies under 12 months. For a vegan version, use maple syrup or agave in the same amount.
Questions and answers
Can I drink honey ginger lemonade hot?
Yes. Warm the finished drink gently until steaming, but do not boil it, because heat dulls the lemon and honey flavors. Serve in mugs with a lemon slice.
How long does honey ginger lemonade keep?
Up to 5 days in a covered jar in the fridge. The ginger flavor grows stronger as it sits, so dilute with more cold water if it becomes too sharp.
Is honey ginger lemonade good for a cold?
It will not cure a cold, but a warm, sweet, lemony drink can soothe a sore throat and is pleasant to sip when you feel unwell.
How long does it take to make Honey Ginger Lemonade?
About 25 min in total: 10 min of preparation and 15 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Honey Ginger Lemonade?
About 98 kcal per serving, with 0 g of protein, 27 g of carbohydrates and 0 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 98 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 27 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 25 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
