Lemon Ginger Tonic
55kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup honey, or to taste
- 1 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger
- 4 cups cold water
- 1 cup ice cubes
- fresh mint leaves, for garnish (optional)
Equipment
- Fine mesh strainer
- pitcher
- citrus juicer
- serving glasses
Method
- In a small saucepan, combine the honey and grated ginger with 1/2 cup water. Heat over medium-low, stirring until the honey dissolves, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let steep for 10 minutes.
- Strain the ginger-infused syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher, pressing on the ginger to extract all the flavor. Discard the solids.
- Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice to the pitcher and stir well.
- Pour in the remaining 3 1/2 cups cold water and stir to combine. Taste and adjust sweetness with more honey if needed.
- Fill glasses with ice, pour the tonic over, and garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories55kcalCarbohydrates14gProtein0.2gFat0.1gSodium2mgPotassium50mgFiber0.3gSugar12gVitamin A2IUVitamin C20mgCalcium5mgIron0.1mg
Notes
Swap honey with maple syrup or monk fruit for sugar-conscious versions. For a comforting twist, serve it warm as ginger lemon tea. For stronger ginger flavor, leave some bits unstrained.