Ginger Lemonade Citrus Coolers

Adapted from Creative Health

Ingredients

½ cup peeled, chopped fresh ginger root

2 whole lemons, peeled and chopped, seeds removed

2/3 cup NOW Real Food® Xylitol*

1 cup water

2 liters sparkling water

¼ cup fresh mint leaves

1. Combine the ginger root, chopped lemons, xylitol or stevia, and water in a blender and puree until well-macerated (mashed).
2. Pour the concentrate through a sieve into a small glass or ceramic pitcher.
3. To serve, pour 3 tablespoons of the concentrate into each glass. Add ice cubes and sparkling water, stir, and garnish with fresh mint. Serve immediately.

*NOW ingredients available at your local health food store