Sparkling lemon and ginger drink

Sparkling lemon and ginger drink

ProPoints™ Value:    0 Servings:  6 Preparation Time:  10 min Cooking Time:  10 min Level of Difficulty:  Easy

For a refreshing homemade drink, you can't beat this delicious recipe. Perfect to serve as an non-alcohol alternative at Christmas functions and very refreshing in our beautiful summer.

Ingredients   4 medium fresh lemon(s)    1 tsp fresh ginger    6 glass(es) natural mineral water, (1 litre)    2 Tbsp artificial sweetener powder    3 Tbsp fresh mint, (3 sprigs)    Instructions Use a potato peeler to pare the zest from 3 of the lemons into long strips. Place strips in a heatproof bowl with the grated ginger. Pour in 1 cup of boiling water and leave to infuse and cool for 10 minutes. Strain the lemon and ginger mixture into a large jug. Add the squeezed lemon juice, mineral water and the sweetener to taste. Share between 4 to 6 glasses. Add several ice cubes, a few mint sprigs and lemon slices to garnish. Chill the glasses in the refrigerator to keep the drinks as cool as possible. Notes Try using lime slices or wedges instead of the lemon in this drink, or how about a combination of both?