Delicious Summer Ginger Drink

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 24 hours, unattended

Yield: 6-8 servings

Ingredients:

1 lb fresh ginger root

Juice of 2 limes

3 pints water

maple syrup or agave nectar to taste

Directions:

       1.  Thinly peel the fresh ginger, grate and mix with water in a large saucepan.

       2.  Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Cover the pan, turn off the heat and let sit for 24 hours.

       3.  Strain the liquid through a fine mesh sieve.

       4.  Add the lime juice and maple syrup or agave, stir until dissolved. Serve chilled.