Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 3 of 4 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 3 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Lemon | juice of 1 lemon (48ml) | 12 |
| Ginger | 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) | 2 |
| Peppermint | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1 cup grauulated sugar
- 6 stalks of mint bruised
- a slice of lemon in each cup
- 6 lemons in a bowl
- half fill
- 2 bottles ginger ale
- 1 tea- spoon to each person
- ginger
Directions
Put 1 cup grauulated sugar with the juice of 6 lemons in a bowl; when dissolved, add 6 stalks of mint bruised; half fill with crushed ice, put in 2 bottles ginger ale ; stir till very cold, and serve.
Scald the teapot letting it get quite hot ; put in the tea, 1 tea- spoon to each person and 1 to the pot, and at once pour over it \ the proper amount of boiling w'ater, let draw a few minutes, fill up with boiling water and serve.
Russian tea is served with a slice of lemon in each cup.