Ginger Lemonade Popsicles
Made with fresh lemon and ginger juice, these popsicles are the perfect treat to keep you cool and hydrated in the summer heat.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 cup lemon juice, about 2 large lemons
- 2-3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 3 inch ginger, peeled
- tiny pinch turmeric, optional for colour
Instructions
- In a pitcher or large measuring cup add the water, lemon juice and maple syrup and stir until incorporated.
- Grate the ginger and form the grated pulp into a ball with your fingers and squeeze the juice into a small dish. (See photo's above.) Add about 6-10 drops of the ginger juice to the mixture and stir. If desired, add a tiny pinch of turmeric (much less than 1/8 teapsoon) if you want a brighter yellow colour but be careful to not add too much or it will change the flavour.
- Taste and add more ginger juice or maple syrup if desired. Pour the mixture evenly into 6 popsicle molds. Place in the popsicle sticks and freeze for 2 hours or until set. If the popsicle sticks sink to the bottom when you place them in, freeze the popsicles for 30-40 mins first and then place in the popsicle sticks and continue to freeze until set.
- To remove the popsicles hold them under warm water for a few seconds or let them sit at room temp for 5-10 minutes. Enjoy!