Cucumber lemonade with ginger

Ingredients for 1 servings:

• 80 g sugar
• 250 ml water
• 1 small piece(s) of ginger root
• 1 cucumber(s)
• 100 ml lemon juice
• e.g. mineral water or ginger ale
• 1 sprig(s) rosemary

Instructions

Working time approx. 10 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 5 minutes; Total time approx. 15 minutes

Refreshing summer drink with herbal notes

Peel the ginger and slice thinly. Place the sugar, ginger pieces, and cold water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil slowly until the sugar dissolves. Allow this ginger syrup to cool. Meanwhile, peel the cucumber and puree it finely with a hand blender, then add the lemon juice and the cooled syrup. Mix everything thoroughly and refrigerate. This lemonade can be served chilled or mixed with mineral water using ice cubes in a ratio of approximately 1:1. A sprig of rosemary adds a special touch. Cucumber or lemon slices make a great garnish. It’s also delicious as a summer cocktail with ginger ale and a dash of vodka, or with tonic and gin.