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    Home » Drinks

    Fresh Ginger Lemonade

    Published: Jun 22, 2019 · Modified: May 8, 2021 by Archana · This post may contain affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases · 33 Comments

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    Homemade lemonade with a spicy kick from fresh ginger, perfectly sweet, and a hint of salt,  poured over ice cubes makes a refreshing summer drink. Ready in under 20 minutes, this lemonade will be your favorite drink in the summer.

    2 glasses and a large pitcher of lemonade
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    My memories of Indian summers are of hot and lazy days, off from school, hanging out with friends, cousins and chugging down mom's homemade lemonade. Mom always added fresh ginger to lemonade. The first time when my husband, Ravi tasted her lemonade it reminded him of the fresh sugarcane juice in India. This is when I realized that there was something very different about mom's lemonade. It was the freshly grated ginger, with its aroma and spicy kick, that made it so much more refreshing and delicious!

    2 cups of fresh lemonade with mint

    Although lemonade is a classic summer drink, I make it almost throughout the year. It is a crowd-pleaser and a great non-alchohoic drink to serve for your parties; it is a sure hit with adults as well as children. 

    Benefits

    • Both lemon and ginger have antioxidants and help boost overall immunity and digestive health. 
    • Ginger is a natural antibacterial and antiviral that helps fight infections in the body.  
    • Lemon is a good source of vitamin C and other nutrients. 
    • Sugar in this recipe can be reduced or substituted with honey for a healthier lemonade. 

    Variations

    1. Bring lemon juice, sugar, ginger, and a cup of water to boil. Strain, allow it to cool down, and store in a glass jar. To serve simply stir in a few tablespoons of the concentrate in chilled water and a sprinkle of salt. 
    2. Place lemon juice, sugar, salt, and ginger in a cup of warm water for a couple of hours to allow the flavors to infuse. Strain and stir in a few tablespoons of the concentrate to chilled water. 
    3. Use sparkling water or club soda instead of chilled water to mix in with the ginger lemon concentrate. 

    Process

    Step by step Ginger Lemonade recipe:

    • Wash and pat dry lemons and ginger. I do not peel ginger, it has a lot of flavors and nutrition. Just make sure to rinse thoroughly and wipe it with paper towels.
    lemons, ginger and mint on a cutting board
    • Cut each lemon into half and juice using a lemon squeezer. Four large lemons will yield approximately ½ cup of lemon juice.
    lemon juice, ginger, mint and lemon peels on cutting board
    • Grate the ginger, 3 inch ginger should yield about 3 tablespoons of grated ginger.
    grating ginger on a cutting board
    • In a small jar add ginger, sugar, salt, and lemon juice.  Add 1 cup of water and stir well until the sugar dissolves.
    • steps showing how to make ginger lemonade concentrate
    • Take a large pitcher (ideally the one from which you will be serving) and place a strainer over it. Pour the lemon juice mixture and gently press with the back of a spatula to get all the juices out.
    • pouring ginger concentrate through strainer
    •  Add 4 cups of chilled water, mix well. Serve over ice and mint leaves (optional) for a pop of color.
    2 cups of ginger lemonade with mint on the side.

    Storing

    Although freshly made lemonade always tastes the best, you can easily refrigerate it for 2 to 3 days. You can also make the concentrate and store it in the fridge up to a week ahead or pour in an ice cube tray and freeze for longer shelf life. 

    Did you enjoy this recipe? Here are some of my other favorite drinks using fresh ginger:

    • Ginger Chai with black tea
    • Hot Lemon Ginger Tea

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    Ginger Lemonade

    Fresh lemonade with a kick of zesty fresh ginger. 
    Prep Time20 mins
    Total Time20 mins
    Course: Beverage
    Cuisine: Indian
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 134kcal
    Author: Archana Mundhe

    Ingredients

    • 4 large lemons
    • 3 inch piece of fresh ginger
    • ½ cup sugar more or less depending on the sweetness you like
    • 4 cups water chilled
    • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ¼ cup fresh mint leaves optional

    Instructions

    • Wash and pat dry lemons and ginger. I do not peel ginger, it has a lot of flavors and nutrition. Just make sure to rinse thoroughly and wipe it with paper towels. Cut each lemon into half and juice using a lemon squeezer.  Four large lemons will yield approximately ½ cup of lemon juice. Grate the ginger, 3 inch ginger should yield about 3 tablespoons of grated ginger.
    • In a small jar add ginger, sugar, salt and lemon juice.  Add 1 cup of water and stir well until the sugar dissolves.
    • Take a large pitcher (ideally the one from which you will be serving) and place a strainer over it. Pour the lemon juice mixture and gently press with the back of a spatula to get all the juices out. Add 4 cups of chilled water, mix well. Serve over ice, top with mint leaves (optional) for a pop of color.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 134kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 440mg | Potassium: 187mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 145IU | Vitamin C: 58.4mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 0.8mg
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    Update Notes: This recipe was originally posted in 2016, but was updated in June 2019 with new photos and step by step recipe. 

    Author: Archana

    Hey there! I am a techie turned recipe developer, cooking instructor, and food blogger. I love food and enjoy developing easy and healthy recipes for busy lifestyles. I live in New Jersey with my husband and two sons.
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    1. Hans Susser says

      May 26, 2016 at 4:46 pm

      Ahhhh..... just what I needed for summer 🙂 Cheers !
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      • Archana says

        May 26, 2016 at 4:48 pm

        Thank you Hans!

        Reply
    2. Fairytales & Foibles says

      May 26, 2016 at 8:57 pm

      Oh my - I can't wait to try this! It sounds refreshingly delicious! 🙂

      Reply
      • Archana says

        May 26, 2016 at 9:16 pm

        Thank you! I would love to know how you like it!

        Reply
    3. Parul Singhal says

      May 27, 2016 at 1:28 am

      Lovely presentation..Archana

      Reply
      • Archana says

        May 27, 2016 at 9:05 am

        Thank you Parul!

        Reply
    4. cookingwithshy says

      May 27, 2016 at 1:37 am

      Nice that the lemonade has some ginger too!! Perfect summer drink!!

      Reply
    5. payeljit says

      May 27, 2016 at 4:22 am

      Looks so refreshing!I will try this drink recipe as soon as possible! Really good recipe!

      Reply
      • Archana says

        May 27, 2016 at 9:06 am

        Thank you Payaljit! Hope you like it!!

        Reply
    6. CHCooks says

      May 27, 2016 at 6:47 am

      Sounds totally refreshing! 🙂

      Reply
    7. anindianhomemaker says

      May 27, 2016 at 10:07 am

      best for summer

      Reply
    8. Nandini says

      May 27, 2016 at 2:40 pm

      Such a refreshing drink Archana 🙂

      Reply
      • Archana says

        May 27, 2016 at 2:40 pm

        Thank you Nandini!

        Reply
    9. Fijay says

      May 27, 2016 at 3:53 pm

      Ooooooh nice .....Thankyou:)

      Reply
    10. Freda @ Aromatic essence says

      May 30, 2016 at 7:13 pm

      A refreshing drink to beat the heat! Looks great!

      Reply
      • Archana says

        May 31, 2016 at 6:47 am

        Thank you Freda!

        Reply
    11. Sandhya says

      May 31, 2016 at 9:33 am

      Archana, I love the addition of ginger in the lemonade. It definitely takes it to another level! also, just like your husband , it reminds me of the sugarcane juice which I love!

      Reply
      • Archana says

        May 31, 2016 at 9:36 am

        Thank you Sandhya! It is a must have drink for summer

        Reply
    12. Leyla says

      June 08, 2016 at 10:38 am

      This looks delicious! I am going to try this recipe?

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      • Archana says

        June 08, 2016 at 10:39 am

        Thank you Leyla! Let me know how you like it.

        Reply
    13. Johanne Lamarche says

      June 08, 2016 at 9:30 pm

      I love the ginger in the lemonade Archana! Beautiful photography too!

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      • Archana says

        June 08, 2016 at 10:05 pm

        Thank you Johanne.

        Reply
    14. Kouzounas Kitchen says

      June 09, 2016 at 3:50 am

      The perfect mix of flavors!!

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      • Archana says

        June 09, 2016 at 8:06 am

        Thank you!!

        Reply
    15. kavitaparvathi says

      June 09, 2016 at 9:36 am

      Absolute favorite thirst quencher

      Reply
      • Archana says

        June 09, 2016 at 9:39 am

        Thank you Kavita!

        Reply
    16. Anu Yalo says

      June 22, 2016 at 11:18 pm

      Very refreshing drink!!

      Reply
      • Archana says

        June 23, 2016 at 11:01 am

        Thank you Anu!

        Reply
    17. Heide Linde Horeth says

      June 22, 2019 at 10:24 am

      Yum! Thank you for reinforcing that it's good to leave the skin on the ginger...I do that as well! I learned a great way to keep ginger from a friend from Punjab. She whirls the ginger with water in a blender and then freezes the mixture in a freezer baggie and lies it flat in the freezer. When frozen she can unzip the baggie and break a small piece off with her hands as needed for cooking. Now I store many herbs in these flat baggies and have a small container in the freezer that looks like a filing system for them. It is easy to organize and use them this way. Thank you!5 stars

      Reply
      • Archana says

        June 24, 2019 at 7:55 pm

        Thank you Heide! So yes I do the same think but I do not add water. Just process it in food processor and freeze thin layers in zip lock bags

        Reply
        • Heide Linde Horeth says

          June 24, 2019 at 7:58 pm

          Even better! Thanks, Archana!

          Reply
          • Archana says

            June 24, 2019 at 7:59 pm

            You are most welcome

            Reply
    18. Raymon says

      January 28, 2021 at 9:42 pm

      Thanks for fіnally writing аbout > Fresh Ginger Lemoonade -
      Ministry οf Cuurry < Liked it!5 stars

      Reply

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