Linden Street Honey Ale
This refreshing Linden Street Honey Ale combines the spicy warmth of ginger with the sweet richness of honey, creating a vibrant, bubbly drink perfect for summer gatherings. Infused with citrus notes, every sip offers a delightful medley of flavors, making it an irresistible choice for any occasion. Enjoy this easy-to-make, invigorating ale that brings a taste of tradition to your table.
ingredients
- 2 cups fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
- 4 cups water
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 34 fl oz sparkling water
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices and fresh mint for garnish
steps
- 1.
In a medium saucepan, combine the sliced ginger and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- 2.
Reduce heat to low and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, allowing the ginger to infuse the water with its bold flavor.
- 3.
Strain the ginger mixture using a fine mesh sieve into a large bowl. Discard the ginger pieces.
- 4.
While the ginger infusion is still warm, stir in the honey, lemon zest, cinnamon, cloves, and black pepper until fully dissolved.
- 5.
Add the fresh lemon juice to the mixture and allow it to cool to room temperature.
- 6.
Once cooled, mix the ginger-honey concentrate with sparkling water to taste, adjusting for desired sweetness and ginger intensity.
- 7.
Serve chilled in glasses filled with ice cubes and garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint.
