Ginger and Lime Lemonade

A Ginger and Lime Lemonade :: Gatsby Style

"Make us a cold drink,"cried Daisy. ~The Great Gatsby

It's not likely Daisy was sending off Tom to whip up a round of Ginger and Lime Lemonades, but rather a boozy, fizzy, icy, limey Gin Rickey.  The Great Gatsby movie,  dripping in sweat and alcohol, makes even tea totalers crave a cocktail clicking with ice.

"Gatsby took up his drink.  'They certainly look cool', he said with visible tension.  We drank in long greedy swallows. "  If it doesn't officially feel like summer to you yet, see or read The Great Gatsby enjoying a contemporary Ginger and Lime Lemonade with a few fresh ingredients from your SimplyCooking® pantry.  

ginger and lime lemonade

1 lime

1 lemon

1/2 " piece of peeled ginger root

1/4 cup honey

6 cups water

Additional sweetener with liquid stevia, to taste, if desired

Run the lime, lemon and ginger through the juicer. Transfer to a pitcher.  (Or, simply juice the lime and lemon, transfer to a pitcher and add the whole piece of peeled ginger, removing it before serving.) Stir in the honey until well combined.  Add water and sweeten additionally, if desired, with a drop or two of stevia. Chill well.  Stir, again, before pouring over ice.