Sparkling Ginger Iced Tea

Name: Sparkling Ginger Iced Tea
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 10 servings.
Ingredients: 2 cups sugar; 2 cups water; 1/2 cup sliced fresh gingerroot; 1 cup fresh mint leaves; 2 bottles (1 liter each) club soda, chilled

Our home economists created a pleasant gingerroot syrup for a refreshing, fizzy beverage.

Ingredients

2 cups sugar
2 cups water
1/2 cup sliced fresh gingerroot
1 cup fresh mint leaves
2 bottles (1 liter each) club soda, chilled

Directions

In a large saucepan, bring sugar, water and ginger to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; add mint. Refrigerate until chilled.
Strain syrup; pour into a large pitcher. Stir in club soda. Serve immediately.