Ingredients
1ozfresh ginger,(2¾-inch pieces), peeled, finely chopped
3½cupswater
¾cupsugar
3lemons,zested
5tbsplemon juice,from 3 lemons
10half lemon slices,ultra thin, optional
Preparation
Put the ginger, water, sugar, and lemon zest in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer. Simmer until the sugar is dissolved, then remove the pan from heat, and let it get to room temperature.
Pour the mixture through a fine strainer, pressing down hard on the ginger with the back of a spoon. Mix in the lemon juice.
Pour the mixture into the ice pop molds, leaving a ¼-inch space at the top.
Place a slice of lemon in each mold, then insert the sticks and freeze until solid.
Serve frozen, and enjoy!
