If you’ve got a jar of Manuka honey in your kitchen cupboard you can still enjoy the anti-bacterial benefits all summer long.
That’s because Manuka is a natural sweetener, meaning you can use it in a variety of summer drinks, cocktails and tonics to add a healthy twist.
This Honey & Ginger Lemonade is a perfect drink for the hot weather as it blends the sweetness of the honey, the tartness of the lemon and the spice of the ginger.
Not only is it crisp and refreshing, but it’s also good for you too!
Using Ginger gives you a natural anti-inflammatory boost while fresh Lemons contain about 50 milligrams of vitamin C.
It’s simple to make a Honey & Ginger Lemonade because all you need are these three ingredients and water.
Honey & Ginger Lemonade Recipe
First, slice your ginger and lightly warm it in a saucepan with some water. When the water has infused with the ginger, drain out the excess ginger and leave the juicy goodness to cool.
Next, squeeze your lemons – keep the juice but remove the pips. Depending on how much Lemonade you want to make, you could need 6 or more lemons.
Mix your lemon juice with two cups of water, and the cooled down Ginger juice.
Now add the final touch, your Manuka honey. Two tablespoons should be enough to add sweetness and anti-bacterial properties for several glasses worth.
To make a longer drink, add some extra cold water and ice cubes.
More Manuka Cocktail & Mocktail Recipes for you to try
Come rain or shine this summer it's always fun to mix your own refreshing drinks... and our cocktails and mocktails are not only bursting with fruity goodness, but also a great way to enjoy your daily Manuka Honey.
Honeymoon High
You'll need
- 1 single measure gin
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 250ml sparkling water
- 1 tbsp Manuka honey
- Mint and cucumber to garnish
First squeeze the lemons. Then mix the lemon juice and Manuka honey together until thoroughly combined. Add the sparkling water and gin, and briskly stir. Pour over ice. Finally garnish with mint and cucumber to serve.
Cranberry Crush
You'll need
- 1 single measure vodka
- 250ml cranberry juice
- 1 tbsp Manuka honey
- Fresh cranberries and rosemary to garnish
Mix the vodka, Manuka honey and cranberry juice in a cocktail shaker. Fill a glass with ice and pour the mixture over it and simply garnish with fresh cranberries and rosemary to serve.
Rum Remix
You'll need
- 1 single measure Kahlúa
- 2 tbsp Manuka honey
- 30g double cream
- 250ml milk
- Crushed honeycomb and poppy or black sesame seeds to garnish.
This is a particular favourite of ours! In a shaker, combine Kahlúa, Manuka honey, double cream and the 250ml of cow’s milk. Shake vigorously until mixed (or your arms hurt!) Pour over ice. And finally don’t forget to sprinkle on the crushed honeycomb and your seeds of choice to serve.
Grapefruit Grace
You'll need
- 150ml grapefruit juice
- 100ml orange juice
- 1 tbsp Manuka honey
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Splash of Grenadine
- Grapefruit slices and mint to garnish
First stir the juices, grapefruit, orange, lemon and a splash of grenadine. Add the delicious Manuka honey and mix in a cocktail shaker. Pour over ice. Garnish with grapefruit slices and mint to serve.
Summer Smoothberry
You'll need
- 150g strawberries
- 50g of raspberries
- 250ml cow’s milk
- 2 tbsp Manuka honey
- Mint, oats and extra raspberries to garnish
Put the strawberries, raspberries, milk, Manuka honey and ice in a blender. Judge whether the mixture is too thick, and if so, add more milk or water. Pour the smoothie into a mason jar. And garnish with whole raspberries, mint and a small sprinkling of oats to serve. Drink with paper or metal straws.
