Ginger Lime Fizz

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds fresh ginger, thinly sliced

2 cups sugar

4 cups water

Put ginger, sugar and 4 cups water, or enough to cover, in a medium saucepan.

Place over medium-high heat until mixture comes to a boil.

Reduce to a simmer; stir until sugar dissolves completely.

Continue to simmer about 20 minutes.

Remove from heat and let cool at least 2 hours.

Strain and discard solids.

Combine the ginger syrup, lime juice, and seltzer in a pitcher. Pour into ice-filled glasses, and serve immediately.

Adapted from a recipe by Martha Stewart.

8 drinks

June 10, 2011