Ginger-Mint Spiked Lemonade
Summer is (unofficially) here. And after being indoors for so long, it’s time to celebrate. That’s why every Friday until the Labor Day holiday in the US, I’ll be sharing a Happy Hour cocktail for you to celebrate the warm weekend ahead.
This week we start with a party favorite: Ginger Mint Spiked Lemonade. It’s refreshing and addicting, so be careful. (Or make it sans alcohol by substituting water for the vodka.)
You can always justify the drinking of this because there are some great 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. And lemons are a great source of vitamin C and other nutrients.
Ginger Mint Spiked Lemonade
Perfect for a summer evening
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- ½ cup chopped mint
- ½ cup chopped peeled ginger
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 750- ml bottle lemon-flavored vodka
- 2 cups fresh lemon juice
- Lemon slices
- mint leaves
Instructions
- Bring mint, ginger, sugar, and 2 cups water to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat, whisking to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat and let sit 1 hour. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a large measuring glass or a small bowl; let ginger-mint syrup cool completely. Cover and chill until cold, at least 30 minutes.
- Combine vodka, lemon juice, ginger-mint syrup, and 4 cups water in a punch bowl and stir well.
- Ladle spiked lemonade into ice-filled glasses and garnish with lemon slices and mint leaves.
