Gingered Vanilla Mint Lemonade

Lemonade livened up with flavors of ginger, vanilla and mint. With a little vodka, this makes a great adult cocktail.

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Ingredients:

• 10 mint leaves
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
• 3" piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
• 3 cups water
• 1 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Mint leaves for garnish

Method

Place mint leaves, sugar and lemon zest in the bottom of a 2 quart pitcher. Bruise the mint leaves by mashing with the back of a wooden spoon. Puree ginger and water in a blender. Pour into pitcher and add lemon juice and vanilla. Stir well and refrigerate for 1 hour. Strain the lemonade thru a double layer of cheesecloth before serving. Serve in glasses filled with ice and garnish with mint leaves.

Notes: This refreshing drink will have your guests trying to guess the secret flavors. Add 1 cup vodka for a grown up adult cocktail.

Number of servings: 5

Submitted By: bevjmo
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