Ginger Lemonade

Light and refreshing!

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 6  cups water, divided
• 1 1⁄4 cups sugar
• 1⁄4 cup  grated peeled fresh ginger
• 1 1⁄4 cups fresh lemon juice (about 7 large lemons)
• 1⁄4 cup fresh lime juice
•  lemon slice (optional)
•  lime slice (optional)

Directions

1. Combine 1 cup water, sugar, and ginger in a small saucepan; bring to a boil, and cook 1 minute or until sugar dissolves, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; cool.
2. Strain ginger mixture through a sieve into a pitcher, and discard solids. Add 5 cups water and juices, and stir well. Serve over ice, and garnish with lemon and lime slices, if desired.