“Left My Stomach at Sea” Lemon Mint Ginger Ale 1/2 cup ginger, peeled and chopped 1/2 cup mint leaves, chopped 2 cups water 2 lemons, juiced & pulp, if you like 1/2 cup agave nectar (found in health food section of most grocery stores or health oriented food stores) eight ice cubes 1.5 liters sparkling water (50 ounces) 1 lemon, sliced for garnishing In a blender, add 1 cup water and the ginger root and blend thoroughly. Pour into a large cup and set aside to strain. Refill the blender with 1 cup fresh water, the lemon juice (and pulp) and 8 ice cubes; add the mint leaves and blend thoroughly. Strain the water from the ginger and reserve the liquid. In a large pitcher add the ginger flavored water and the lemon and mint water. Add agave or similar sweetener. Add sparkling water and adjust sweetness as desired. Pour into chilled glasses. Garnish with lemon slice placed on edge of glass.
Per 8 ounce serving, 60 calories, 17g carbohydrates, 6 percent of the daily requirement of Vitamin C.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on June 7, 2008. Read the original PDF.