Ginger Rosemary Lemonade
Ingredients
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Simple Syrup:
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1 cup
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granulated sugar
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1 cup
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water
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1 (2-inch) piece
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fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
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2 sprigs
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fresh rosemary
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Zest from 2 lemons
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Lemonade:
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1-1/3 cups
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simple syrup (more or less to taste)
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1-1/4 cups
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fresh lemon juice
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2 cups
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cold water
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2 cups
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sparkling water, chilled
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Lemon slices for garnish (optional)
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Mint springs for garnish (optional)
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Vodka, whisky, bourbon or gin, to taste (optional)
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Cooking Instructions
1. Make the simple syrup: In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar, water, ginger, rosemary and lemon zest. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and let simmer for about 5 minutes or until sugar dissolves completely. Stir occasionally. Remove from heat and let cool for 30 minutes. Strain before using. Makes approximately 1-1/3 cups
2. Make the lemonade: In a large jar or pitcher, combine the simple syrup, lemon juice and cold water. Stir to mix. Chill in refrigerator
3. To serve: When you're ready to serve the lemonade, stir in the sparkling water. Fill glasses with ice. Pour lemonade into glasses and add lemon slices or mint sprigs for garnish. If too sweet, top off the glass with more sparkling water. To make an adult drink, stir in a shot of vodka, whisky, bourbon or gin. Makes 6 servings
Adapted from "Ginger-Tea Lemonade" recipe by Giada De Laurentiis
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