Ginger Lemonade

3" fresh ginger

1 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice

1 cup sugar

1 cup water

8 more cups of water

With the side of a teaspoon scrape the peel off the ginger. Slice ginger thin and place in a jar or lidded container. Boil 2 cups of water and pour over ginger. Put lid on and steep for 10-15 minutes. Pour through a stainer to remove ginger and chill.

Dissolve 1 cup sugar in 1 cup water, cool then chill. (This is called "Simple Syrup". Use it whenever you need to sweeten chilled drinks.)

Squeeze lemons. I run mine through a course strainer to remove big pieces and seeds but I like some of the pith in it.

Combine lemon juice, simple syrup and ginger water. Add 6 cups of water. Taste it to make sure it's just how you like it. I like mine a little more sour than sweet. Adjust if needed. Chill it well then serve over ice.