Ingredients

• 100g fresh ginger, peeled
• 2 tsp ground ginger
• 2 tbsp baobab powder
• ¼ cup coconut sugar (or sticky brown sugar)
• 2 large lemons, juice of both and zest of 1 (if you like)
• 1 cup just-boiled water
• 750ml sparkling water
• Fresh mint and lemon slices and lots of ice, to serve

Instructions

1. Blitz the fresh ginger and baobab powder in a handheld blender or food processor.
2. Mix all of the ingredients except the water together in a small pot, add in 1 cup of water and simmer for 5-10 minutes or until the sugar has dissolved. Leave to cool and steep for a further 5-10 minutes.
3. Strain the mixture to a glass jug or wide-necked bottle, top with sparkling water, and refrigerate until needed, or serve immediately over ice with fresh mint and lemon wedges.