Iced lemon and ginger drink

Name: Iced lemon and ginger drink
Cook time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 whole lemons, sliced; 1 handful ginger, peeled and sliced; 3 heaped tbsp brown sugar; 2L boiling water; 2 sprigs of mint, to serve

Brigitte Hafner

October 19, 2011

Beach food: This iced lemon-ginger tea will pick you up.Marina Oliphant

easyTime:< 30 mins

This is an excellent recipe from food stylist Caroline Velik, who makes it as a refreshing treat on really hot days.

Ingredients

2 whole lemons, sliced
1 handful ginger, peeled and sliced
3 heaped tbsp brown sugar
2L boiling water
2 sprigs of mint, to serve

Method

Place lemons, ginger and sugar in a large heatproof jug. Pour over the boiling water.
Allow to cool to room temperature while the flavours infuse. Add extra sugar to taste if necessary, then refrigerate until cold.
To serve: Put plenty of ice and a few mint leaves in each glass and serve.

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