5 from 4 votes
Homemade Ginger Limeade
Refreshing ginger limeade syrup that is sweet and spicy, and perfect for summer weather!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
15
servings
Calories:
62 kcal
Course:
Drinks, Cocktails
Cuisine:
International
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups lime juice I use about 10 -12 limes, but this may vary, fresh
- 3 oz ginger roughly chopped, fresh
- 3 tbsp water (for the ginger)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup of water
- Pinch salt
- 3 cups soda water ice cold, or water to dilute
Instructions
- Place the 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water in a saucepan and heat over medium heat to dissolve the sugar. Bring to a simmer. Once all the sugar has dissolved and the syrup starts to boil, set it aside to cool.
- Place the 3 oz fresh ginger and 1 tbsp water (upto 3 tbsp) in a mini processor, and pulse until well blended and pureed. Strain the ginger juice through a sieve, pressing down on the pulp to get the most out of the ginger. Set aside ¼ cup of this ginger juice.
- Alternatively, if you have a juicer, juice enough ginger to get 3 tbsp of pure ginger juice.
- Mix the ginger and salt with the 1.5 cups of lime juice. Add up to 1 - 1.5 cups of sugar syrup to sweeten the ginger lime juice (change the amount of sugar you add according to your tastes).
- Pour into a clean bottle/jar with a closeable cap and leave in the fridge to chill until needed.
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To make the ginger limeade drink
- To ensure the drink is nice and cold, make sure all components are chilled. You can use ice, but remember to add less liquid to compensate for the melting ice.
- Mix the ginger lime syrup with water or soda water at a 1:2 ratio or a 1:1 ratio (for a stronger drink). Keep in the fridge until ready to serve. Enjoy! Add more water if needed.
Nutrition Information
Serving
0.33cups
Calories
62kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
2mg
(0%)
Potassium
52mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
10IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
7.5mg
(8%)
Calcium
4mg
(0%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 15 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 62
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.33cups | |
| Calories | 62kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 52mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 10IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 7.5mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.