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                              Ginger Limeade

Recipe By     : John Willoughby and Chris Schlesinger
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Ginger                           Limes
                Beverages

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      cup           sugar
   2      cups          tap water
                        OR bottled water
   1      piece         ginger about the size
                        an index finger -- cut
                        into thick slices
   1 1/4  cups          fresh lime juice
                        from ten limes -- approximately
  16      ounces        carbonated water -- approximately
                        mint sprigs -- optional garnish

In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and l/2 cup of the water, and bring
to a boil, stirring frequently over high heat. Allow to boil for 1 minute
to dissolve the sugar: then remove from heat pour into a pitcher and allow
to cool.

In the same saucepan, combine the remaining 1+1/2 cups of water and the
ginger, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low, and
simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat, add to the sugar syrup and allow
to cool.

While the ginger is simmering, juice the limes. When the sugar and ginger
mixture is at room temperature, add the lime juice and mix well. Fill 4
glasses with crushed ice. Add enough of the lime juice mixture to half fill
the glasses, then fill to the top with carbonated water. Serve garnished
with a mint sprig if desired.

Makes 4 drinks. [per serving 216 calories, 0 fat, 0 cholesterol, 2
milligrams sodium.]

--Released by New York Times News Service, reprinted in Riverside
Press-Enterprise, Aug 30, 1998 (Sun) MasterCook from kitpath@earthlink.net


Notes: New York Times News Service



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