Lemon and Ginger Barley Water

Weather here is getting better, brighter and warmer. I thought of making Barley drinks for the family. This barley drink I have added Lemon and Ginger, it tasted refreshing, do drink cold.

Hope you like it

Lemon and Ginger Barley Water

2 litres water

1 cup caster sugar

150 grams pearl barley, washed and drained

2 lemons

100 grams fresh ginger, peeled and sliced

Remove the peel from the lemons, being careful not to leave any pith (the white bits) on the peel. Once this is done, juice the lemons.

Place the water and sugar into a saucepan and on a gentle heat, keep stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Add the lemon peel, ginger slices and pearl barley and allow to simmer for 1 hour before removing from the heat.

Strain to remove the barley, lemon and ginger pieces and allow to cool.

When cold add the lemon juice - taste, and if necessary add more sugar if desired. Store in the fridge and serve over ice.