Recipe: Homemade Ginger Lemon Soda Pop

Looking for a refreshing drink that will quench your thirst but still keep you healthy during these hot summer days? Why not make your own Homemade Ginger Lemon Soda Pop?

Both ginger and lemon are good for the body, and so these are what Chef Celina David uses in this beverage recipe she developed for Peotraco.

The good news is that Peotraco is sharing the recipe with Philstar.com readers.
Homemade Ginger Lemon Soda Pop

Ingredients:

300 grams ginger, peeled and grated

3 pcs. large lemons, peeled and juiced

50 grams Peotraco Sugarlyte

100 grams Peotraco Muscovado

600 ml. water

Soda water, chilled

Ice

Mint leaves and slices of lemon for garnish

Procedure:

1. Put grated ginger in a saucepan and set over low heat with the lemon peel, lemon juice, Peotraco Sugarlyte, Peotraco Muscovado, and 600 ml. water. Stir until the sugars have completely dissolved.

2. Increase the heat to medium, then simmer for 20 to 25 minutes or until reduced and thickened. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.

3. Strain the concentrate into a clean pitcher. At this stage, you can transfer the syrup to a small sterilized bottle and keep in the fridge for up to three weeks.

4. Pour half of the ginger concentrate into a tall glass. Fill with ice and top up with the chilled soda water. Serve garnished with a few mint sprigs and lemon slices. Enjoy!