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    "excerpt": "A homemade low-sugar ginger ale: a strong lemon-and-ginger brew chilled and topped with soda. Caffeine-free, with an easy adult swap.",
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            "prep": "10 min + chill",
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            "ingredients": [
                "4 Teapigs Lemon and Ginger tea temples",
                "500ml rolling boil water",
                "2 thin slices of fresh ginger",
                "2 tablespoons honey, to taste",
                "500ml chilled soda water",
                "Ice, lemon wheels and mint, to serve; optional 50ml vodka or dark rum per glass"
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                "Steep the 4 temples and the fresh ginger slices in 500ml rolling boil water, covered, for 7 minutes for a strong, properly gingery base.",
                "Lift the temples and ginger out and stir the honey through while warm.",
                "Cool to room temperature, then chill until cold.",
                "Fill tall glasses or a jug with ice and divide the lemon and ginger base, then top with chilled soda water.",
                "Stir gently, garnish with lemon wheels and mint. For an adult long drink, add 50ml vodka or dark rum to the glass before the soda.",
                "Caffeine free as a soft drink; the brewed base keeps 3 days in the fridge."
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