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A glass of iced ginger lime tonic with lime and mint, fresh ginger root beside it, in warm summer light.
Liora Vance

Ginger Lime Tonic

A bright, cooling ginger tonic, simmered low and cut with lime. Keep a jar in the fridge for the hottest days of summer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Caribbean
Calories: 35
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups fresh ginger peel or sliced
  • 6 cups water
  • 2 Squeezed lime juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh mint leaves
  • ice to serve

Equipment

  • 1 medium pot
  • 1 Fine mesh strainer
  • 1 Pitcher or jar

Method
 

  1. Add the ginger and water to a pot. Bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce the heat and simmer 20 to 25 minutes.
  3. Strain out the ginger and let the liquid cool slightly.
  4. While still warm, stir in the honey until it dissolves.
  5. Add the lime juice, then chill well.
  6. Pour over ice and garnish with fresh mint.

Notes

Simmer low and slow so the ginger gives up its warmth without turning sharp. To make it medicinal the old way, add a pinch of cayenne to warm, a little turmeric for earth and color, or dried hibiscus for extra cooling.