Ginger Lemonade with Mint

A chilled lemonade made by steeping sliced ginger in hot water, then mixing it with lemon juice, sugar, cold water, and mint. The mint is used as a brief infusion and a garnish, while the finished drink is strained over ice for a clear, bright beverage with a mild ginger heat and fresh herbal finish.

By Julienne

Cook time: 5 minutes

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 250 ml water for infusing the ginger
• 20 g fresh ginger peeled and thinly sliced
• 35 g granulated sugar none
• 5 g fresh mint leaves lightly bruised, divided for infusion and garnish
• 90 ml lemon juice freshly squeezed
• 350 ml cold water none
• 3 g fresh mint leaves lightly bruised, divided for infusion and garnish
• 240 g ice for serving

Instructions

1. Combine 250 ml water and 20 g sliced ginger in a small saucepan. Bring just to a simmer over medium heat, then remove from the heat and steep for 5 minutes. The liquid smells strongly of ginger and the slices look slightly faded.
2. Stir 35 g sugar into the warm ginger infusion until dissolved. Add 5 g of the mint leaves, steep for 1 minute, then strain the liquid into a pitcher. Stir in 90 ml lemon juice and 350 ml cold water. The pitcher tastes balanced, tart, and lightly sweet with no visible sugar crystals or mint pieces.
3. Lightly bruise the remaining 3 g mint leaves and use them as garnish in the glasses. Divide 240 g ice between 2 glasses and pour the lemonade over the ice. The drink is cold, aromatic, and clear, with mint visible only as a garnish.