Tracee

Based on a Shaker recipe, this ginger
er is made to quench thirsts while
working in the hay fields.
1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup honey 2 cups water
1/2 cup coarsely grated fresh ginger (no need to peel)
14 inch sprig fresh rosemary
2 cups fresh lemon balm sprigs
1 cup fresh spearmint sprigs
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 cup frozen orange juice concentrate
1 quart sparkling mineral water or club soda, chilled
Garnish: lemon balm or mint sprigs
Bring the sugar, honey, 2 cups water, the
ginger, and rosemary to a boil in a 2
quart saucepan.
Add the lemon balm and mint sprigs, cover
and remove from the heat.
Let the mixture steep for 30 minutes.
Strain the syrup into a pitcher and stir
in the lemon juice and orange juice concentrate.
Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.
Right before serving, stir in the sparkling
water or club soda.
Garnish each glass with a sprig of lemon balm
or mint. Makes 1 1/2 quarts

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