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MAKES 1

As kids, we'd be so eager for lemonade that we'd try to speed the process by melting frozen Minute Maid in boiling water, leading us to discover hot lemonade. Nowadays we go natural, thanks to this preparation.

1/2 lemon
2–3 tsp. sugar or honey
Sprig of mint (optional)
Paper-thin slice of ginger

1. Pour lemon juice and sugar or honey to a cup of hot water, then add mint sprig of ginger (if using).

This article was first published in Saveur in Issue #40