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Ginger Lemonade
Ingredients
Step by step process
Preparation
- 1
Peel the ginger with a spoon and finely grate it on a cutting board.
TIP:Peel ginger using the edge of a spoon instead of a knife, it’s a safer and gentler way to remove the thin skin without losing any flesh. This method also works for other delicate roots.
- 2
Wash the lemons, cut them in half, and squeeze out the juice using a citrus juicer. remove any seeds.
- 3
Measure out the water and sugar, and prepare a pot, sieve, and bowl for straining.
Cooking
- 4
Place the grated ginger in a pot, add sugar and 300 ml water, and bring to a boil.
TIP:Prepare the syrup by boiling water with sugar and adding fruit, herbs, or spices. After a short steeping, strain through a fine sieve. This simple method can be used for various homemade syrups.
- 5
Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes, then remove from heat and let steep for 10 minutes.
- 6
Strain the syrup through a fine sieve into a bowl, pressing the ginger well with a spoon.
TIP:When straining, use a fine sieve and gently press the solid parts with a spoon or spatula to extract as much flavor as possible. This method is suitable for sauces, broths, and syrups.
- 7
In a pitcher, mix the ginger syrup with lemon juice and one liter of cold water, taste, and adjust the ratio.
Serving
- 8
Fill glasses with ice and pour over the ginger lemonade from the prepared pitcher.
- 9
Garnish with mint leaves, gently stir, and serve chilled.
More tips:
Store ginger syrup in a sealed bottle in the refrigerator for up to one week. You can double the batch for later use.
For a sparkling version, substitute part of the water with sparkling water when serving.
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Topic: Czech Cuisine
