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Easy Ginger Lemonade

A refreshing and healthy ginger lemonade that is quick to make and ideal for meal prep. It's low calorie and diabetic-friendly, featuring fresh ginger and lemon juice.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Calories: 40
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ginger Infusion
  • 2.5-3 inches fresh ginger, unpeeled Slice into rounds
  • 4 cups water Use for infusion
  • 1/3 cup powdered monk fruit sweetener Can substitute with alternative sweeteners
Lemon Juice
  • 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice Best if freshly squeezed

Method
 

Ginger Infusion
  1. Slice the unpeeled ginger into rounds about 4-5 millimeters thick.
  2. Heat ginger, water, and monk fruit sweetener in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  3. Bring to a gentle simmer. Turn the heat to low, cover, and leave to infuse for 10-15 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and leave to infuse for another 15-30 minutes.
Combine and Chill
  1. Remove the ginger from the infusion and add the freshly squeezed lemon juice to the saucepan.
  2. Give it a gentle stir and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, then serve over ice.

Notes

For a sparkling version, halve the water content and add 2 cups of sparkling water just before serving. Store the lemonade in a sealed pitcher in the fridge for up to 4 days.