Prep time: 5 mins | Steep time: 10 mins | Servings: 2
Ingredients
2-inch piece fresh ginger root, thinly sliced
2 cups water
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 cups sparkling water or club soda (chilled)
Fresh mint leaves (for garnish)
Lemon wheel or fresh ginger slice (for garnish)
Liquid stevia or zero-calorie sweetener, to taste (optional)
Instructions
1. Boil Ginger: In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups of regular water and the sliced fresh ginger to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for 8–10 minutes to extract the ginger flavor.
2. Cool & Strain: Remove from heat and allow the ginger tea to cool completely. Strain out the ginger slices into a pitcher or jar.
3. Mix Drinks: Stir in fresh lemon juice and optional liquid sweetener.
4. Assemble & Serve: Fill two glasses with ice and fresh mint leaves. Pour half of the cooled ginger concentrate into each glass, then top off with chilled sparkling water. Stir gently, garnish with a lemon slice, and enjoy cold!
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