Description
Ginger Limeade is a refreshing and invigorating beverage that blends the zesty flavors of fresh limes with the warm spice of ginger. Perfect for hot days or lively gatherings, this vibrant drink is easy to prepare and can be customized to suit your taste. Whether served over ice or transformed into a spirited cocktail, Ginger Limeade is sure to impress and elevate any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh lime juice (about 6–8 limes)
- 2 inches fresh ginger root, grated
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups filtered water
Instructions
- Juice the limes until you have one cup of lime juice, using a citrus juicer if available.
- Grate the ginger root finely using a microplane grater.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and one cup of water; stir until dissolved.
- Add grated ginger to the saucepan and simmer for five minutes to infuse flavor.
- Remove from heat, strain out ginger pieces, then mix in lime juice and three cups of cold water.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving over ice with optional garnishes like mint leaves.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg