GINGER-ORANGE SPRITZER

Ginger-Orange Spritzer image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (2-inch) piece peeled fresh ginger, sliced
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
4 sprigs fresh mint
2 cups fresh orange or tangerine juice
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 cups seltzer water

Steps:

Combine the ginger with the sugar and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan, bring to a boil, and then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Allow the mixture to cool, then strain, reserving the sliced ginger.
Put 2 tablespoons each of the ginger syrup in 4 tall glasses, add a mint sprig to each and a couple slices of ginger; slightly muddle or crush. Fill the glasses 3/4 of the way with ice cubes. Add 1/2 cup of orange juice and 1 tablespoon of lime juice to each glass and stir. Top off each glass with 1/2 cup seltzer and stir well. Serve.