Honey Ginger Lemonade

A twist on classic lemonade, this Honey Ginger Lemonade with Lemon essential oil is the perfect refreshing drink to help boost your mood and uplift your body. Juiced ginger adds a spicy kick and offers anti-inflammatory properties, while both lemon juice and Lemon essential oil keep the recipe light, cool, and zesty. Raw honey has been used since ancient times for a variety of health purposes and is a naturally sourced sweetener. In this recipe, the raw honey is a necessary addition—not only as a sweetener, but also as an antibacterial element.

Ingredients

• 1–2 tablespoons ginger, juiced
• 3 lemons, juiced
• 3–5 drops Lemon essential oil
• 1 cup water
• ⅓ cup raw honey
• 1 cup ice

Instructions

1. Juice lemons and ginger. To juice ginger, add ginger pieces to a juicer or a blender. Blend or juice. Separate the pulp from the juice with a cheesecloth or fine mesh sieve. 
2. Combine all ingredients into a two-quart pitcher and mix well. 
3. Chill in the fridge until ready to serve. Makes approximately two quarts.

Tip: You can substitute the juiced ginger for one drop of Ginger essential oil, if desired.

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