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Refreshing lemon ginger tonic made with fresh lemon juice and honey-infused ginger, served over ice for a zesty, invigorating drink.

Lemon Ginger Tonic

Author: Ellie James
60kcal
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Prep 5 minutes
Cook 2 minutes
Total 15 minutes
This refreshing lemon ginger tonic blends the bright zing of citrus with warming ginger spice—perfect served cold on summer days or warm for soothing comfort. A natural boost for your immune and digestive system!
Servings 4 glasses
Course Drink
Cuisine Wellness

Ingredients

  • 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 0.25 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

  • small saucepan
  • fine mesh sieve
  • mixing spoon
  • citrus juicer
  • pitcher or mason jar

Method

  1. In a small saucepan, combine honey and grated ginger with 1/2 cup water. Heat over medium-low until honey dissolves, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and steep 10 minutes.
  2. Strain syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher, pressing gently on the solids. Discard ginger pulp.
  3. Stir in the freshly squeezed lemon juice.
  4. Pour in the remaining 3 1/2 cups cold water. Mix and adjust sweetness to taste.
  5. Fill glasses with ice, pour tonic over, and garnish with mint if desired. Serve chilled.

Nutrition

Calories60kcalCarbohydrates15gSodium2mgPotassium75mgSugar14gVitamin C30mgCalcium8mgIron0.3mg

Notes

For a stronger kick, steep ginger longer or skip straining. Use stevia or monk fruit for a sugar-free version. Freeze leftovers into popsicles or tea cubes for future drinks!

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