Ginger-Thyme Sparkling Lemonade

This ad will not print with your recipe

Print Options

Font Size
Include:
Ginger-Thyme Sparkling Lemonade
Leave the jug at home—this homemade lemonade concentrate is easier to tote, plus gives you the option to make drinks to order at your picnic. Bring sparkling and still water along with gin and vodka for a bar in your basket.
active:
20 mins
total:
2 hrs 40 mins
Servings:
12
Ginger-Thyme Sparkling Lemonade Eva Kolenko

Ingredients

Directions

  • Combine water, honey, thyme and ginger in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in lemon zest and lemon juice. Let steep for 20 minutes.

    Advertisement

  • Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a medium bowl. (Discard the solids.) Refrigerate until cold, about 2 hours or up to 5 days.

  • To make each drink, combine 1/4 cup of the lemon mixture with 1/2 cup sparkling (or still) water and 1 ounce gin (or vodka), if desired. Garnish with a thyme sprig, if desired.

To make ahead:

Prepare through Step 2 and refrigerate for up to 5 days. 

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:
about 3/4 cup
Per Serving:
62 calories; sodium 2mg; carbohydrates 17g; sugars 16g; potassium 35mg.
© Copyright 2022 EatingWell. All rights reserved. Printed from https://www.eatingwell.com 12/03/2022
This ad will not print with your recipe
Ads will not print with your recipe Advertisement