Fizzy Ginger Lemonade Recipe

By
J. Kenji López-Alt
Kenji Lopez Alt
J. Kenji López-Alt
Culinary Consultant
Kenji is the former culinary director for Serious Eats and a current culinary consultant for the site. He is also a New York Times food columnist and the author of The Food Lab: Better Home Cooking Through Science.
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Updated Aug. 30, 2018
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Fizzy, tart, with just a hint of ginger spice.

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Recipe Details

Fizzy Ginger Lemonade Recipe

Active 15 mins
Total 15 mins
Serves 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 2-inch knob ginger, peeled and cut into small chunks
  • 1 cup fresh juice from 10 to 12 lemons
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • Pinch salt
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 2 cups (1 pint) club soda
  • 1 quart ice

Directions

  1. Combine ginger, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and water in a blender. Blend on high speed for 1 minute. Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher. Add club soda and ice and stir to combine. Serve immediately in ice-filled glasses.

Special equipment

blender