Sparkling Ginger Plum Lemonade Food

SPARKLING GINGER LEMONADE

Steps:

• In a saucepan, bring the water, honey and ginger to a boil. Remove from heat; cover and steep for 10 minutes. Strain, discarding ginger. Cool., Transfer to a pitcher; stir in soda and lemon juice. Serve over ice. Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint, if desired.

GINGER SYRUP FOR SUMMER COOLERS

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, ginger, and 3 1/2 cups water; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook until the sugar has completely dissolved, about 1 minute. Reduce heat to a simmer, and cook 5 minutes more. Remove saucepan from heat, and let syrup stand about 30 minutes. Remove and discard the ginger. Store syrup in an airtight container, refrigerated, up to 2 months.

WATERMELON GINGER LIMEADE

Steps:

• Remove rind and any loose seeds from watermelon. Place the flesh in a juice extractor, and process, extracting 3 cups watermelon juice.
• Transfer juice to a large pitcher. Add the remaining ingredients, and stir to combine. Fill pitcher with ice. Garnish with watermelon and lime wedges. Serve.

SPARKLING GINGER LEMONADE

Steps:

• In small saucepan, bring the water, honey and ginger to a boil.
• Remove from the heat, cover and steep for 10 minutes.
• Strain, discarding ginger, cool.
• Transfer to a pitcher, stir in soda and lemon juice; serve immediately over ice.