Ginger-Mint Lemonade
4.2g
Net Carbs
0.2g
Protein
0.0g
Fat
0.3g
Fiber
14
Calories
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Ingredients:
- 1 cup Tap Water
- 1 cup Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1 tablespoon Sucralose Based Sweetener (Sugar Substitute)
- 3 tablespoons Ginger
- 12 fluid ounces Club Soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Allspice
- 3 tablespoons Peppermint (Mint)
Directions:
You will need several lemons for this recipe. See #1 below.
- Using a vegetable peeler, peel 3 (3-inch-long) strips of zest from one lemon then slice half a lemon to use as a garnish; juice thte remaining lemons for 1 cup juice. Mince the ginger and finely mince the peppermint.
- In a 2-cup or larger microwave-proof container, combine water, whole allspice berries ( 1/2 tsp; optional), ginger and lemon peel. Microwave on high until mixture comes to a simmer, about 2 minutes. Stir in mint and refrigerate until well chilled, at least 1 hour.
- Strain into a pitcher and discard the solids. Stir in lemon juice, sugar substitute (to taste) and club soda. Serve over crushed ice and garnish with mint sprigs and lemon slice
