Cooking & Recipes
Lemon-Ginger Cooler
This refreshing lemon-ginger beverage combines the warm spice of fresh ginger with bright lemon juice for a naturally sweet, invigorating drink. Perfect as a chilled cooler on warm days or served hot as a soothing tea, this simple recipe lets wholefood flavors shine without refined sugars.
Get setIngredients
Recipe yield: 2 servings. Shown for cooking scale, not as a health score.
Make itInstructions
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Combine 4 cups of water with the sliced ginger in a large saucepan and bring to a boil.
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Remove from the heat and add the lemon juice and cinnamon stick if using.
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Set aside for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse.
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Sweeten to taste with Date Syrup if desired.
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Refrigerate until chilled and serve in a tall glass over ice with fresh mint if desired.
Adapted from nutritionfacts.org