Title: Fresh Ginger Ale
Categories: Beverages
Yield: 12 Servings

2	c	Coarsely chopped, peeled
		Fresh ginger
3		Strips lemon peel, pith
		Removed
1 1/2	c	Sugar
3		Quarts chilled club soda
		Ice cubes

Put ginger, lemon peel, and 4 cups of water into a 4quart pan. Bring to the boil, and continue boiling, without lid, for about 10 minutes. Stir in 1 1/2 cups sugar and boil for about 15 more minutes. Liquid should have reduced to about 3 cups. Pour through a wire seive and discard the peel and ginger. Cool the syrup, cover and chill for at least an hour. To serve, pour 1/4 cup of the syrup into a tall glass and add 1 cup of the club soda. Add ice and more syrup if needed. Source: Adapted by Deborah Kuhnen from "Sunset" magazine, July 1996 issue.

From: [mme] Gourmet

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