Honey Ginger Limeade

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Sweet honey and zesty ginger add kick to basic limeade. For even more flavor, add a jalapeno pepper to the mix. Rim the edge of your glasses with brown sugar before serving this summery drink.

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Steps

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In a small saucepan combine 2 cups of the water and the finely chopped ginger.

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Bring to boiling.

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Reduce heat.

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Boil gently , uncovered , for 3 minutes.

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Remove from heat.

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Stir in lime peel.

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Cover and let stand for 15 minutes.

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Strain into a pitcher.

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Discard solids.

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Add brown sugar and honey to ginger liquid in pitcher , stirring to dissolve sugar.

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Stir in lime juice , jalapeno pepper , and the remaining 1 cup water.

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Cover and chill for at least 2 hours.

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Before serving , add the reserved squeezed lime halves to pitcher.

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Slowly pour sparkling water into ginger liquid in pitcher.

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Stir gently to mix.

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Serve in brown sugar-rimmed glasses over ice cubes.

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Garnish with lime wedges and ginger slices.

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Serving.

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Place brown sugar in a shallow dish.

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Rub a lime wedge around the edge of each glass and dip the edge into the sugar.

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Ingredients

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water, fresh ginger, lime peel, brown sugar, honey, fresh lime juice, jalapeno pepper, sparkling water, ice cube, lime wedge, ginger