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Ingredients
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2 cups water
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⅔ cup honey
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12 sprigs fresh thyme, plus more for garnish
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3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger
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2 tablespoons lemon zest
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¾ cup lemon juice
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2 liters cold plain sparkling or still water
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12 ounces gin or vodka (optional)
Directions
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Combine water, honey, thyme and ginger in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in lemon zest and lemon juice. Let steep for 20 minutes.
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Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a medium bowl. (Discard the solids.) Refrigerate until cold, about 2 hours or up to 5 days.
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To make each drink, combine 1/4 cup of the lemon mixture with 1/2 cup sparkling (or still) water and 1 ounce gin (or vodka), if desired. Garnish with a thyme sprig, if desired.
To make ahead:
Prepare through Step 2 and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
62 | Calories |
17g | Carbs |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
Serving Size about 3/4 cup | |
Calories 62 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Carbohydrate 17g | 6% |
Total Sugars 16g | |
Sodium 2mg | 0% |
Potassium 35mg | 1% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.