Gingered Lemonade Recipe

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Gingered Lemonade
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Ingredients:

  • 10 -12 medium lemons , scrubbed well, halved lengthwise, all halves sliced thin
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 pinch salt (optional)
  • 5 cups cold water

Directions:

  1. Mash lemons, ginger, and sugar (and salt, if using) in large, deep bowl with potato masher or wooden spoon until lemon slices give up their juice, sugar is dissolved, and juice is thickened to syrup consistency, about 4 minutes.
  2. Pour half the lemon slices and syrup through large sieve over bowl; press on solids with masher or back of wooden spoon to release as much liquid as possible. Discard solids; transfer liquid to serving pitcher. Repeat process with remaining lemon slices. Stir in water until blended.
  3. Chill well and stir to blend before serving over ice.
  4. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 291.73 Kcal (1221 kJ)
Calories from fat 0.41 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.05g 0%
Sodium 34.55mg 1%
Potassium 240.05mg 5%
Total Carbs 77.67g 26%
Sugars 67.38g 270%
Dietary Fiber 4.88g 20%
Protein 1.69g 3%
Vitamin C 84.8mg 141%
Iron 1.6mg 9%
Calcium 72.5mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 55.8 Kcal (234 kJ)
Calories from fat 0.08 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.01g 0%
Sodium 6.61mg 1%
Potassium 45.92mg 5%
Total Carbs 14.86g 26%
Sugars 12.89g 270%
Dietary Fiber 0.93g 20%
Protein 0.32g 3%
Vitamin C 16.2mg 141%
Iron 0.3mg 9%
Calcium 13.9mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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