Sparkling Gingerade

Name: Sparkling Gingerade
Ingredients: 3 cups (24 oz.) water; 4-inch piece (1 inch in diameter) peeled ginger, thinly sliced; Zest of 2 large lemons; 2/3 cup sugar; 1/3 cup (scant 3 oz.) honey; 6 large mint leaves; 6 whole cloves; 1 cup (8 oz.) fresh lemon juice; About 3 cups (24 oz.) chilled ginger ale; 6 mint sprigs for garnish

10 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

3 cups (24 oz.) water
4-inch piece (1 inch in diameter) peeled ginger, thinly sliced
Zest of 2 large lemons
2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup (scant 3 oz.) honey
6 large mint leaves
6 whole cloves
1 cup (8 oz.) fresh lemon juice
About 3 cups (24 oz.) chilled ginger ale
6 mint sprigs for garnish

Directions

1

In a medium saucepan, combine water, ginger, lemon zest, sugar, honey, mint leaves, and cloves; bring to a boil.
2

Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
3

Remove from heat; cool to room temperature.
4

Strain into a pitcher; stir in lemon juice.
5

Cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 3 hours.
6

To serve, place 3 to 4 ice cubes in tall glasses.
7

Fill halfway with Gingerade; top with ginger ale, stirring gently.
8

Garnish with mint sprigs.