Ingredients for Tangy Lemon Drink
- 4 large lemons (juice and zest)
- 1 1/2 cups water
- Jaggery
- Fresh Ginger
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
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How to Make Tangy Lemon Drink
- Zest 2 lemons and set aside. Juice all 4 lemons and set aside.
- Place the lemon peel and seeds in a small muslin bag and tie securely.
- Bruise the ginger using the back of a spoon or a knife.
- In a saucepan, combine the bruised ginger, sugar, and 1/2 cup of water.
- Stir over low heat until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Add the muslin bag containing the lemon peel and seeds to the saucepan.
- Once the sugar is dissolved, bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat and boil for 2-3 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the mixture cool completely to room temperature. Remove the muslin bag.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher.
- Stir in the lemon juice and the reserved lemon zest.
- Add the strained mixture to 4 cups of chilled water. (Adjust amount of water to your preferred sweetness).
- Add the chopped mint leaves.
- For a smoother drink, whisk vigorously with a hand mixer or blend briefly in a blender.
- Serve immediately over ice.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
102g
Fat
0g
Carbs
9g
