Aloe Vera Lemonade | How to make Aloe Vera Ginger Lemonade

INGREDIENT LIST: (4 to 5 servings)

1 Cup Lemon or Lime Juice (250ml) - 4 to 5 lemons
150g Fresh Aloe Vera Gel (1 Cup)
1 Inch Ginger (2 tablespoons) Finely chopped
1 Cup Maple Syrup (250 ml) OR Sweetener of Choice (adjust the quantity/sweetness as per your liking)
Fresh mint (gently crushed) to taste
Club soda OR Water

METHOD:

Cut Lemons in half and juice them until you have 1 cup of lemon juice. Next remove the Aloe Vera gel by peeling the skin and then rinse it thoroughly in water to get rid of the yellow liquid (the yellow liquids from Aloe Vera is a laxative and may cause digestive disorder has to be removed prior to using the gel).
Peel and finely chop the ginger. Blend the Ginger and Aloe Vera gel into a smooth puree.

Rub fresh mint to release the oils and combine lemon juice, Ginger & Aloe Vera puree and Maple syrup. Mix it well. This is a lemon concentrate. When ready to serve add club soda or water to taste.

In order to store it in the fridge remove the mint prior to storing it. It can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days (if stored properly).

IMPORTANT TIPS:

be sure to rinse the Aloe Vera in water thoroughly in water to get rid of the yellow liquid (the yellow liquid from Aloe Vera is latex and may cause digestive disorder has to be removed prior to using the gel)

In order to store it in the fridge - remove the mint prior to storing it. Pour the lemon concentrate in a bottle and you can stored in the fridge for up to 5 days (if stored properly)

The lemonade concentrate can be frozen for later use into ice cubes and stored in a ziploc bag. When ready to serve , thaw and add water/soda to taste