¼poundfresh ginger rootpeeled and cut into ½-inch thick slices
4 to 5cupswaterdivided
1 ½cupsgranulated sugar
1 ½cupsfreshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
Place ginger root, sugar, and 1 ½ cups of water in a medium saucepan. Heat over medium heat, and stir occasionally until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, and allow the mixture to set for 30 minutes (or longer for a stronger flavor).
¼ pound fresh ginger root, 4 to 5 cups water, 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
Strain the ginger simple syrup through a mesh sieve. Transfer the syrup to the refrigerator to cool or use immediately.
When ready to make the lemonade, place plenty of ice, slices of fresh lemonade, the remaining water, ginger simple syrup, and lemon juice in a large pitcher. Stir to combine the ingredients.
1 ½ cups freshly squeezed lemon juice
Pour into glasses over ice, and serve immediately. Garnish with lemon slices if desired.
Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 (8-ounce) cup of lemonade. Actual calories will vary.*For more information, tips, and answers to frequently asked questions, please refer to the post.