With summer headed our way, I’m getting excited about all the summertime food and drinks. Lemonade is the one quintessential summer drink that’s on everyone’s menu when the weather warms up. And if you love trying different varieties of lemonade, my Honey Ginger Lemonade is one you should add to your list.
Fresh Squeezed happiness
It can be easy to forget how incredible fresh-squeezed lemonade is between seasons. I actually worked at a Lemonade stand once upon a time at a fair making Lemon Shakeups. They were delicious and our booth was constantly busy. But I have to say, I think that was my first experience with perfectly sweetened, fresh-squeezed lemonade. It’s always a bit magical when you take that first sip.
The Honey Ginger Lemonade is also kind of magical in that it really blends the sweetness of the honey, the tartness of the lemon and the spice of the ginger. Not only is it crisp and refreshing, but it’s also good for you too.
The health benefits of these ingredients
All three of the ingredients in this Honey Ginger Lemonade have some health benefits. And while I’m not a doctor, nurse or nutritionist, many of these benefits have been widely proven.
Lemons can stimulate immunity, reduce the risk of disease and the pulp, rind and juice are full of vitamins.
Ginger is a natural anti-inflammatory. It is also said improves blood circulation and lowers blood pressure, among other benefits.
Honey also has been said to have antibacterial and antiseptic properties and it’s also amazing for your hair and skin because it is a rich moisturizer.
For me this means I don’t have to feel as guilty about drinking this by the bucket. 🙂
How to make Honey Ginger Lemonade
It’s simple to make Honey Ginger Lemonade because you literally just need these three ingredients and water. Although, I do like to garnish it with a little basil too.
Besides the fresh-squeezed lemon juice, there is a honey ginger simple syrup that needs to be made for this recipe. You can make this the day same day you plan to drink it, or you can make the syrup a day or two in advance.
To make the simple syrup you just need to slice the ginger and simmer it in a pot with some water. Then you combine that in the glass with your lemon juice, water ice and enjoy! You can find the full recipe below!
If you love this lemonade then you’ll also probably love our Watermelon Lemonade with mint {HERE}.
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Honey Ginger Lemonade
Ingredients
- 12 lemons, freshly squeezed This should equal about 2 cups of lemon juice. If you don't have two cups, squeeze another couple of lemons.
- 1.5 cups honey
- 1/3 cup fresh ginger, sliced
- 2 cups of water
- Additional cold water to top off the drinks or the pitcher.
- Fresh basil to garnish.
Instructions
- Squeeze the lemons and set lemon juice aside.
- Add the honey, 2 cups of water and ginger to a pan over medium heat.
- Bring to a simmer and then turn off the heat and let sit for 30 minutes.
- Strain the honey and ginger syrup and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Fill tall glasses (or a large pitcher) with ice and add 3 parts lemon juice, 3 parts honey and ginger syrup and 4 parts water.
- Mix and serve with a fresh basil leaf. You can also serve this shaken too if you want to add it to a shaker.
I can’t wait to try this out. It sounds like a delicious flavor. This is perfect for when it’s hot out!
Yummo! I can almost taste the honey and ginger with the lemon right now. Om nom nom.
This drink sounds so delicious. The ginger would add some nice flavor to the lemonade.
Therre is nothing that says summer like lemonade. This mixture is so unique and will be a real go to this summer.
I’ve been drinking more ginger tea but didn’t think to mix in ginger to lemonade. I like this combination with honey.
I’ve never had or heard ginger lemonade before, looking forward to giving this recipe a try.
I regularly drink ginger tea for its health benefits. However, your recipe looks way better and so refreshing. I would say it is also packed with good nutrients and vitamins. This drink is perfect for weekends at home by the pool.
Perfect timing for summer! Ginger and lemon always pair well together so I can only how delicious this is.
My husband also making this always. There is a great taste with lemon ginger and honey together. The combination is so refreshing. We love this a lot.
Making different drinks and cocktails are so much fun during summer! We’ll try this recipe for sure!
Perfect drink for a hot summer day! I love ginger tea and this honey ginger lemonade sound so delicious!
i am 100% trying this! i love lemonade and this is a whole new level. cant wait to drink this by the pool on a really hot day!
I need this right now! Can’t wait to try this recipe out! Sounds amazing!!
This sounds sooo good and I love that you can drink it cold, I’m not a hot beverage type of person!!! Definitely pinning for later!
Honey, ginger and lemon are a classic combo. This must tasty really yummy.
This is perfect for that pesky summer cold while still be refreshing. I LOVE IT!
That is the perfect summer drink. Nice and cold and the ginger adds a little refreshing spice to it.
This recipe sounds amazing! We definitely need to give this a try!
I absolutely love the combination of honey and ginger. I need to try this lemonade recipe.
This sounds like an awesome combination of flavors. I love fresh lemonade and ginger is so good for you. What a great summer drink!
This sounds delicious! I will have to try this with my dad’s honey!
This looks like the perfect drink for the summer, I’m excited to make it.
This is the perfect summer drink! So healthy and looks absolutely delicious! I keep forgetting to add ginger. Yumm!
This looks (and SOUNDS) absolutely DELICIOUS! Cannot wait to try this.
I know I will be trying this! Looks delicious!
This sounds delicious. I’ll be making it this summer.
I can go for this right now! Saving this recipe, thanks for sharing!
i would love to try this! lemonade is so fun in that there’s so many different ways to make it