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Ginger mint lemonade in a glass garnished with lemon and fresh mint

Ginger Mint Lemonade

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Fresh lemon juice is infused with ginger and mint, sweetened with honey and finished with cranberry juice.
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 107
Author Janette

Ingredients

  • 4 ½ cups (1 liter) water
  • 1 ½ cups (354 ml) fresh lemon juice
  • ½ cup (170 grams) honey, or 3/4 cup (150 grams) sugar (or to taste)
  • 2- inch (5cm) piece of fresh ginger, peeled and cut into slices
  • 1 fist full fresh mint leaves
  • ⅓ cup (78 ml) cranberry juice, chilled
  • 1 cup (236 ml) vodka, optional
  • Lemon slices

Instructions

  • To a large saucepan add the water, lemon juice, honey, ginger slices and mint and stir. Bring to a simmer, remove from the heat and allow to sit for 5 minutes.
  • Transfer to a pitcher and mix in the cranberry juice Refrigerate until cool.
  • To serve pour over ice.
  • Add 3 ounces of vodka (optional), Garnish with lemon slices.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 107kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Sodium: 10mg | Sugar: 26g