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Lemon-Ginger Brew

Mix the basic recipe with muddled strawberries for a twist on pink lemonade or add rum to make it a cocktail. From: bonappetit.com Makes about 3½ cups

8oz. ginger, peeled, chopped
½ cup fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup agave syrup (nectar) or pure maple syrup

Pulse ginger in a food processor to a coarse paste. Bring ginger and 6 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan; reduce heat and simmer until reduced to 3 cups, 30–40 minutes.

Strain into a large jar and mix in lemon juice and agave; add more lemon juice or agave, if desired. Let cool; cover and chill.

DO AHEAD: Brew can be made 2 weeks ahead. Keep chilled.

Extra Stormy Dark and Stormy

2oz. Lemon-Ginger Brew
2oz. dark rum
Club soda
Lime wedge and candied ginger (for serving)

Combine Lemon-Ginger Brew and rum in a highball glass filled with ice, then top off with club soda. Garnish with lime wedge and candied ginger.

Strawberry-Ginger Lemonade

3 strawberries, hulled
4oz. Lemon-Ginger Brew
Lemon slice (for serving)

Muddle strawberries in a highball glass. Add Lemon-Ginger Brew and stir well. Fill glass with ice and garnish with lemon slice.