Walnut Free Iced Ginger Lemonade
There is something deeply refreshing about a glass of lemonade made entirely from scratch, and this ginger-spiked version takes the classic to a whole new level. A homemade honey-ginger syrup forms the backbone of the drink — fresh ginger is simmered low and slow, then steeped until the syrup is deeply fragrant and full of warmth. That syrup gets strained and stirred together with bright, freshly squeezed lemon juice and cold water, so every sip is clean, zingy, and naturally sweetened. Store-bought lemonades and flavored drinks can be surprisingly tricky to vet for hidden additives, but this one is built entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients you control from start to finish. The balance is easy to tweak right in the pitcher — a splash more water if you want it lighter, a drizzle more honey if you like it sweeter. Poured over ice and finished with a lemon slice and a sprig of fresh mint, it looks as good as it tastes.
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4 servings
For the ginger syrup
- ½ cup honey
- ½ cup water
- 2 oz fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced (about ⅓ cup)
For the lemonade
- ¾ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 5–6 lemons)
- 3 cups cold water
- 2 cups ice cubes
For serving
- 4 thin lemon slices (optional)
- 4 sprigs fresh mint (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the honey, 1/2 cup water, and sliced ginger in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the honey dissolves completely, about 2 minutes.
- 2
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes, until the syrup is fragrant and the ginger flavor is pronounced. Remove from heat and let steep for 20 minutes.
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