Ginger-Cider Lemonade

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 inch piece fresh gingerroot, peeled and thinly sliced
• 5 lemons, halved
• 2 cups apple cider

Directions

1. 1

   Bring the water, sugar, and fresh ginger to a boil in a medium saucepan. Boil for 1 minute, then remove from heat.

2. 2

   Add lemons to the pan and let stand for 30 minutes. Squeeze juice from the lemons.

3. 3

   Strain the lemon mixture through a fine sieve into a large bowl or pitcher. Discard the solids.

4. 4

   Stir in the cider and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.