Ingredients

The following ingredients have 7 Servings
  • 7 cups filtered or spring water, divided
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped
  • 2/3 cup lemon juice (from 6-8 lemons)

Instruction

  • In a saucepan, combine 1 cup water with sugar and chopped ginger. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Simmer for 5 minutes then remove from heat; cover and let steep for 30 minutes. Transfer to a heat-proof container or mason jar and refrigerate until completely cool.In a 2 quart pitcher, combine lemon juice and cooled sugar syrup. Add remaining 6 cups of water and stir well. Serve chilled over ice.