Winter lemonade

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Cozy up with Winter Lemonade! Fresh lemon juice, ginger, cinnamon, and honey create a bright, spiced lemonade concentrate you can serve with sparkling water or stir into hot tea. Garnish with candied lemon slices for a festive touch. Save this easy winter drink recipe for holiday gatherings, brunch, and chilly afternoons!

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

cooling time1

Total Time1 10

Course: Brunch, Drinks

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Halal, Hindu, Kosher, Vegetarian

Servings: 2 oz servings

Calories: 90kcal

Author: Tara Levy

Equipment

1 Sauce pot
measuring tools
juicer

Ingredients

1 cup fresh lemon juice
1 inch fresh ginger peeled and cut into 3rds
1 cup flat water
¼ cup honey
½ cup white sugar ¾ for sweeter
2 cinnamon sticks
sparkling water for serving

Instructions

Combine the fresh squeezed lemon juice, honey,ginger, flat water, cinnamon sticks, and sugar in a saucepan. Bring to meduim heat. Add additional sugar to taste is you'd like it sweeter.
Once sugar is dissolved remove from heat and allow to cool.
Once cool, place in a glass container with lid and place in the refrigerator for 24 to 36 hours.
After 24 to 36 hours remove ginger and cinnamon stick. The Lemonade is now ready to serve

Serving

Add 2oz of lemon mixture to your favorite glass and top with sparking water to desired flavor.
Or add to your favorite hot tea for extra flavoring.

Garnish

Garnish with homemade Candied Lemon Slices

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Notes

Use fresh lemon juice. It is the main flavor of the recipe, so fresh juice is the best fit for the ingredients provided.
Keep the ginger in manageable pieces. Slicing the peeled ginger into thirds makes it easier to remove after the infusion.
Don't rush the chill. The 24–36 hour rest is part of the recipe, not a step to skip.
Taste before serving. Adjust the sparkling water to get the balance of citrus flavor and bubbles you like.
Prepare the garnish ahead. Candied lemon slices can make the finished drink feel special with very little effort.

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