Spicy Ginger Lemonade

Ingredients

• 1 piece ginger, peeled and chopped (thumb-size)
  
• 1/2 cup lemon juice (2-3 lemons), de-seeded
  
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup or agave nectar
  
• 1 handful fresh mint
  
• 3 cups cold water
  

Directions

1. Peel and chop your ginger and de-stem your mint.
2. Using a blender or food processor, blend the chopped ginger and lemon juice until smooth.
3. Strain out larger ginger clumps with nutmilk bag or fine mesh strainer over a pitcher or large bowl. Press/squeeze the ginger pulp to remove as much moisture as possible. Discard the ginger/lemon pulp.
4. Stir in maple syrup and mint, mixing well until combined. Add cold water and stir well. You can add additional syrup to taste if you prefer a sweeter lemonade. Divide into glasses with ice. Serve with a slice of lemon and sprig of mint.