By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon
CJ Travel Editor
What makes arriving at a private-island resort even sweeter? In the British Virgin Islands, it’s the welcome beverage served to guests at Peter Island Resort & Spa.
Zesty, sweet and spiked, if you like, with a shot of Bacardi Limon, the resort’s signature ginger lemonade is a delicious refresher after a day of air travel and the perfect prelude to a vacation filled with nothing more rigorous than beach-hopping (the resort has five) and hanging out in Peter Island’s signature hammocks.
Haven’t been to Peter yet? Make a pitcher for yourself (and your friends; this recipe makes 1.5 liters) and start planning.
Peter Island’s Ginger Lemonade
Ingredients
½ pound grated fresh ginger
17 lemons or limes
13 ounces sugar
40 ounces water
flavored rum (optional)
Method
Juice lemons/limes and set aside. Peel and dice ginger, put into a blender, cover with water and blend. Add ginger to 40 ounces water, citrus juice and sugar. Mix until sugar is dissolved, then strain. Serve over ice and with a shot of rum, if desired.
