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Ginger Thyme Lemonade

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A super refreshing, herbaceous twist on lemonade! Subtle hints of thyme and ginger really elevate this classic summer drink.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 4-6 1/4-inch slices ginger
  • 7-8 small springs thyme
  • 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup or agave (if vegan)
  • 3/4 cup lemon juice (from about 6-7 small-medium lemons)
  • For steeping: the ginger slices from your simple syrup, lemon slices, fresh thyme sprigs

Instructions

  1. Add water to a medium pot over medium heat. Add ginger and thyme, and bring to a boil, then cover, and reduce to a simmer, and simmer for about 5 minutes.
  2. Carefully stir in your honey / maple syrup / agave, and cover, and simmer for another 5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow it to come to room temperature.
  3. Remove thyme from the pot with some tongs, but keep the ginger in there – it’s good to steep it in the lemonade for extra flavor.
  4. Add lemon juice to a large pitcher. Add some of your simple syrup mixture – I used about 2/3 of it in my lemonade.* Add the ginger slices, some sliced lemon, and some fresh thyme to steep if desired – totally recommended for extra flavor.
  5. Allow the mixture to sit in the fridge for at least 8 hours. Serve over ice with garnishes.

Notes

*The best part about this lemonade is that you can make it as sweet as you like it. I’m a big fan of tart lemonade, rather than cloyingly sweet lemonade, so I only used about 2/3 of the simple syrup in my final batch. Then I served the simple syrup on the side for the people who like their lemonade a bit sweeter.

Find it online: https://www.fooduzzi.com/2017/06/ginger-thyme-lemonade/

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