Effervescent Ginger Ale

Difficulty Level: *Super Easy

So my dad was headed to the grocery store the other day and asked if I needed anything. I needed some ginger for a recipe so asked him to grab me some. This is what he brought home:

Actually it was more than this – I used a bunch of it already.

It’s hot in Ottawa right now…and oh so very humid, I have a triathlon on Saturday, and a hell of a lot of ginger. This can only mean one thing – homemade ginger-ale!

This drink is simple and has a lovely effervescent quality. Mmmmm…effervescent. It is super refreshing after excising in the heat and will help reduce inflammation which helps recovery time. It makes a great substitute for soda and is much more exciting than plain water. Ginger has tonnes of medicinal properties too.

Materials:

• 1 lemon
• 2 cups of water (you can use sparkling mineral water too, or for an electrolyte drink, coconut water)
• 1 tbsp of liquid sweetener (agave nectar, honey, even maple syrup)
• 1/2 tbsp grated ginger (or just chop it depending on how well your blender performs).
• A bit of sea salt

Directions:

1. Squeeze the lemon juice into a blender.
2. Add water, liquid sweetener, ginger, and salt.
3. Blend
4. Drink cold and enjoy!

That’s it. This same drink is also great for winter colds. Just make it as described, but then heat it up in a small saucepan.