Vegan Ginger Soft Drink

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Yields: 3 quarts.

Ingredients

• 6  cups boiling water
• 1  cup gingerroot, fresh,peeled & grated
• 1  cup sugar
• 2  teaspoons cloves, whole
• 4  cinnamon sticks
• 1⁄2 cup lime juice, fresh or 1⁄2 cup lemon juice
• 1  cup  orange juice
• 8  cups  cool water

Directions

1. Pour the boiling water over the grated ginger root, sugar, cloves and cinnamon in a large nonreactive pot or bowl (enamel, glass or stainless steel).
2. Cover and set aside in a warm place, in the sun if possible, for at least an hour.
3. Strain the liquid through a fine sieve or cloth.
4. Add the juices and water.
5. Set aside in a warm place for another hour or so.
6. Gently strain the liquid again, taking care not to disturb the sediment at the bottom.
7. Store in the refrigerator in a large nonreactive container.
8. A glass gallon jar or jug works well.
9. Serve warm, chilled or on ice, either as is or diluted with water or sparkling water.