Fresh Mint and Ginger Lemonade

I love the gingery-zing, and the mint flavour that this delicious lemonade has. Very refreshing. 40 minutes passive cooking time is actually steeping time.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup  packed chopped fresh mint leaves
• 1⁄3 cup  chopped fresh ginger
• 1⁄3 cup honey
• 2  cups boiling water
• 1⁄2 cup fresh lemon juice (or to taste)
• 1 1⁄2 cups  cold water

• Garnish

•  ice cube
•  fresh mint leaves
•  lemon slice

Directions

1. Combine chopped mint, ginger and honey in medium bowl; add boiling water and allow to steep for 30-40 minutes; strain into 4-cup glass measuring cup, pressing on solids to extract liquid; add lemon juice and enough cold water to measure 4 cups total.
2. Fill glasses with ice cubes; add lemonade; garnish with mint leaves and fresh lemon slices.
3. Note: If you like to 'tipple' (I know I do:-)), spike this with some vodka!!!