Ginger Mint Lemon Cooler

[Guest guest]

There's nothing more refreshing on a hot and sticky summer day than

an ice-cold refreshing beverage. And no beverage says " summer " more

than freshly-made lemonade.

 

This is a classic lemonade, kicked up with a fresh ginger simple

syrup and a hint of mint. It's light and refreshing, and with a touch

of club soda, this is a beverage that's perfect for all of your

summer get-togethers. A finished picture can be seen at

http://www.28cooks.com

 

Ginger Mint Lemon Cooler

Serves 8

 

2 cups water

1 cup sugar

2 " piece of ginger, peeled and thinly sliced

1/4 tsp mint extract (optional)

2 cups fresh lemon juice

6 cups cold water

Club soda

 

In a small saucepan, combine water, sugar, and ginger, and bring to a

boil. Allow to simmer over medium heat for 15 minutes. Remove from

heat and allow to cool. Strain out ginger slices, and pour into a

pitcher. Add mint extract if desired, lemon juice, and cold water.

Stir well. Fill glasses with ice cubes. Pour lemon cooler into

glasses, filling about 3/4 of the way. Top off with cold club soda,

and garnish with ginger slices and lemon peels.

 

Enjoy!

Christiane

[Guest guest]

LOL! I am just loving that little monkey with the fez cap on his head!

What a fun way to present this yummy drink. Thanks for sharing your

recipe for this and the cute picture on your blog.

 

~ PT ~

 

Men cannot see their reflection in running water,

but only in still water.

~ Chuang Tzu, philosopher (c. 4th century BCE)

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, " britton618 " <cl.britton wrote:

 

> This is a classic lemonade, kicked up with a fresh ginger simple

> syrup and a hint of mint. It's light and refreshing, and with a touch

> of club soda, this is a beverage that's perfect for all of your

> summer get-togethers. A finished picture can be seen at

> http://www.28cooks.com

>

> Ginger Mint Lemon Cooler

> Serves 8