Ingredients - Makes about 1 and 1/2 cups
2 ounces fresh peeled ginger (2 one-inch long pieces)

• To peel the ginger root, place in plastic bag and freeze.  Remove from freezer and run under warm water.  The peel nearly slides right off.)

1 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons lemon zest
Steps

1. Peel ginger and grate it very fine.  Save any pulp that is left over.
2. Over medium heat, boil water and sugar in a pan.
3. Add grated ginger and lemon zest; stir quickly and remove from stove.  Cover and let sit for about an hour.
4. Strain the mixture through a fine-strainer.
5. Cool and stir 2 - 3 tablespoons per glass of sparkling soda to make a refreshing ginger-ale type drink.

Note:  You can store it in the fridge for a couple of weeks​