SPARKLING GINGER ICED TEA

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Our home economists created a pleasant gingerroot syrup for a refreshing, fizzy beverage.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 cups sugar
2 cups water
1/2 cup sliced fresh gingerroot
1 cup fresh mint leaves
2 bottles (1 liter each) club soda, chilled

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring sugar, water and ginger to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; add mint. Refrigerate until chilled. , Strain syrup; pour into a large pitcher. Stir in club soda. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 40mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.