Ginger-Zapped Lemonade

Most West Africans don't drink with their meals, prefering a glass of water before or after. This cooling beverage might be served on warm days when friends come for a visit.

Yield: 8 servings (serving size: 1 cup)

Ingredients

• 6  cups  water, divided
• 1  cup  sugar
• 1/4  cup  grated peeled fresh ginger
• 1 1/2  cups  fresh lemon juice (about 8 lemons)

Preparation

Combine 1 cup water and sugar in a small saucepan over medium-high heat; cook 5 minutes or until sugar dissolves, stirring with a whisk.

Place ginger on a double layer of cheesecloth. Gather edges of cheesecloth; tie securely. Place the cheesecloth bag in a large pitcher, and add lemon juice. Add the sugar mixture and remaining 5 cups water to pitcher, and stir well. Refrigerate the lemonade for 2 hours or until chilled. Discard cheesecloth bag.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

109 (0.0% from fat)

Fat:

0.0g (sat 0.0g,mono 0.0g,poly 0.0g)

Protein:

0.2g

Carbohydrate:

29.1g

Fiber:

0.2g

Cholesterol:

0.0mg

Iron:

0.0mg

Sodium:

1mg

Calcium:

4mg