*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *

                            Skaker Gingerade

Recipe By     : The Best of Shaker Cooking p. 410
Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Snacks

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  4      ounces        ginger root -- or 3 oz powdered gin
  4      whole         lemons
  2      qt            water -- boiling
                       simple syrup -- to taste

If using ginger root, cut into small pieces.  Cut the lemon rinds into paper
thin strips and add to ginger root or powdered ginger.  Pour boiling water
over this mixture and let steep for 5 minutes.  Strain and when perfectly
cold, add two cups lemon juice amd simple syrup to taste.  Dilute with very
cold water and chips of ice.  In hot weather, sprigs of mint inserted in the
glasses add interest to this beverage.

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