Key Lime Ginger Recipe
key lime, ginger, organic and fair trade
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Juicing the Key Limes
Cut the key limes in half and juice them using a citrus juicer. Strain the juice to remove any seeds or pulp, and set aside.
- 2
Preparing the Ginger
Peel the fresh ginger root using a vegetable peeler or the edge of a spoon. Grate the ginger using a microplane or fine grater to yield approximately 2 tablespoons of grated ginger.
- 3
Making the Syrup
In a saucepan, combine the grated ginger, organic cane sugar, and water. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves completely. Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes to allow the ginger flavor to infuse.
Combining Ingredients
- 4
Mixing the Key Lime Juice
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the ginger syrup cool slightly. Once cooled, strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve into a mixing bowl to remove the ginger pieces.
- 5
Adding Key Lime Juice
Add the freshly squeezed key lime juice to the ginger syrup in the mixing bowl. Stir well to combine all the flavors.
Serving
- 6
Chilling the Mixture
Refrigerate the mixture for at least 1 hour to chill it thoroughly before serving.
- 7
Garnishing and Serving
Serve the Key Lime Ginger in chilled glasses over ice. Garnish each serving with fresh mint leaves and a lime wedge on the rim of the glass.
