*  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
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    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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