A drink for the waning days of summer

Published 11:00 am Wednesday, September 3, 2008

SPARKLING GINGER LEMONADE

2cup water

1cup honey

2tablespoons minced fresh ginger

2cups club soda, cold

1cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

In a small saucepan, combine the water, honey and ginger. Bring to a boil, then remove from the heat, cover and let steep for 10 minutes.

Place a mesh strainer over a bowl and strain the mixture into it, discarding the ginger. Transfer the mixture to a pitcher and cool completely.

Stir in the soda and lemon juice. Serve over ice.

Makes 5 servings.

From the April/May issue of Taste of Home magazine

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