Thanks to Barritt's Ginger Beer for sponsoring this fizzy honey ginger lemonade recipe. As always, all opinions are my own.
This is my new favorite summer drink, y'all. It's bright, refreshing, and bubbly with a little bit of "bite" to it. The bite and bubbles come from Barritt's ginger beer, which I combined with a fairly traditional lemonade recipe to create one of the tastiest beverages these two hands have ever made. I'm not just speaking for myself, either. I served this fizzy honey ginger lemonade a couple of weeks ago at this brunch and it was a hit!
There are just four ingredients and you could also add in a taste of your favorite liquor (more on that down below) depending on the kind of party you want to have. 🙂 The basic recipe is fresh lemon juice, honey, water, and Barritt's ginger beer. That's it! The result is simple but exceptional--and perfect to pack for a summertime picnic in the park or serve at a backyard barbeque. Because it's so easy to make, I find myself mixing it up all the time for both myself and guests. To keep the fizz action on the go, just mix the honey, water, and lemon in a container then pour the ginger beer in just before drinking.
And in case you were wondering if this recipe could possibly get any better, you're just one ingredient away from a groovy little cocktail. Add a generous splash of vodka and you're in quality mule territory, y'all! This would make for a slight twist on the classic mule with lemon in place of the traditional lime juice and it is more than worth the minimal effort it takes to make it. While my cranberry apple spice mules evoke all the cozy autumnal feels and my honey lavender lemonade is perfect for springtime, this drink is a bit brighter flavor-wise and completely coordinated with the summer season. A cold glass of this fizzy honey ginger lemonade in your hand is almost as good air conditioning. 🙂 As a born and bred Texan, I know a thing or two about beating the heat. Also, if you're looking for more variations on the mule cocktail, Barritt's has five refreshing recipes here, from Mexican to Moonshine to Kentucky.
Let me know if you give this recipe a try over the summer. Happy Hump Day and thanks for reading!
Fizzy Honey Ginger Lemonade
Ingredients
- juice of 6 lemons
- ½ cup honey
- 24 ounces Barritt's ginger beer
- 6 cups ice cold water
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a pitcher and stir well. Serve cold.
The Frugal Couponer (@FrugalCouponGal) says
Perfect for weather like this
Amanda says
What a neat twist to a classic summery drink! Thank you for sharing!
lovecakecreate says
Oh yum, this looks so zingy and refreshing!
Susie Liberatore says
This is perfect for the summer months ahead. Nothing like some lemonade on a hot day!
Amanda | The Golden Girl Diary says
What a good idea! Looks super yummy!
Life with Larissa says
This sounds so good, and it also sounds like a perfect way to kick off Memorial Day Weekend!
Jill @ Kentucky Makeup Junkie says
Wow! I love how simple this is -and it sounds so refreshing! Can't wait to try it!
Lyndsay Paige says
Ginger beer is my favorite! I'll need to try this and maybe add a little vodka in the mix 😉
jessica says
sounds so refreshing! the perfect drink for a hot day.
Megan @ The Many Little Joys says
This sounds fabulous! I love ginger ale/beer & lemonade, but I had never considered combining them!
featherflint says
This sounds so delicious! Never thought of mixing lemonade with ginger beer, but they're my two favorite summer drinks, so I bet it's amazing!
Summer Telban (@SummerTelban) says
Uhm...YES please! Adding to my list of drinks to make. Looks so refreshing!
Amanda | My Gluten-Free Miami says
This sounds so refreshing. I always associate lemonade with summer and fun!
Shan Walker (@shanGURUwalker) says
Oh my goodness, this looks so refreshing!!!
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julieannhoag says
This looks so refreshing and good! Thanks for sharing!
imthatamberlynn says
My, my, my that looks delicious! I have to try this recipe for my next girl's day brunch. I'll make sure to add the splash of vodak as you mentioned, and I will definitely be subscribing to the site.
Jazz says
Thanks for subscribing, Amber! I hope y'all love the lemonade!
Danielle @ A Sprinkle of Joy says
That sounds so refreshing!!
bitesofflavor says
This sounds delicious! I love ginger beer and it sounds great with lemon!
Alex Snider says
This sounds so good! I just saw ginger beer for the first time the other day. I'm going to have to give this a try!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Yum, the perfect summer drink! I've been wanting to make homemade lemonade lately, but this will take it to the next level.
Whitney S. says
This looks so refreshing!! I love lemonade, as well as ginger beer!!