Ginger-Berry Lemonade

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At Gotham Bar and Grill in Manhattan, the house lemonade is flavored with fresh ginger and whatever berries are in season. The ginger lends a peppery note to the combination, whether strawberries, raspberries or both are used. As with any lemonade, serve it as cold as you can stand.

by Melissa Clark

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Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Servings

12 servings

Total time

45 min

Calories / serving

224 kcal

Ingredients (5)

serves

3 cups sugarsugar
1 1/4 cups coarsely chopped fresh gingerginger
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries or raspberries, or a combinationraspberry
4 cups fresh lemon juice (from about 32 lemons)lemon
Lemon slices for garnishlemon

Instructions (4 steps)

01In a large saucepan over high heat, combine sugar and ginger with 8 cups water. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally until sugar dissolves. Boil for 15 minutes.
02Transfer from heat, and let cool for 15 minutes. Strain through a fine sieve, discarding solids, and refrigerate until well chilled.
03Set aside about a third of the berries for garnish. In a blender or food processor, process remaining berries until smooth. Strain puree through a mesh sieve, pressing berries with back of a wooden spoon to extract as much juice as possible. Discard solids.
04In a pitcher, combine ginger syrup, strained berries and lemon juice. Serve over ice, garnished with reserved berries and lemon slices.

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