Spiced Ginger Lemonade

A chilled lemonade built from a ginger-spice infusion, fresh lemon juice, and a lightly sweetened base. It is finished over ice with a bright citrus aroma and a warm spice note that stays in the background.

By Julienne

Cook time: 10 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 ml Water divided
• 30 g Fresh ginger peeled and thinly sliced
• 1 count Cinnamon stick whole
• 4 count Whole cloves whole
• 80 g Granulated sugar none
• 250 ml Water divided
• 180 ml Fresh lemon juice strained
• 400 g Ice for serving
• 4 count Lemon slices for garnish

Instructions

1. Combine 500 ml water, the sliced ginger, cinnamon stick, and cloves in a small saucepan. Bring just to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. The liquid smells strongly of ginger and spice and is lightly tinted.
2. Remove the pan from the heat, stir in the sugar until dissolved, then let the infusion steep for 5 minutes off heat. No sugar crystals remain and the spice flavor is clearly infused.
3. Strain the infusion into a pitcher and discard the solids. Add the remaining 250 ml water and the lemon juice, then stir to combine. The pitcher holds a clear, evenly mixed lemonade base.
4. Taste and chill the pitcher for at least 5 minutes, or add a handful of the ice briefly to accelerate cooling if serving immediately. Divide the remaining ice among 4 glasses and pour the lemonade over it. The drink is cold, bright, and ready to serve.
5. Garnish each glass with a lemon slice and serve immediately. Each glass has a visible citrus garnish.