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Apple-Ginger Ale

It's hot in Florida. We are longing for the sweaters and scarves and woolies that the rest of the country seems to start unpacking this time of year while we are, well, the same 90-something degrees across the forecast. Shorts, flip-flops, breathing through gills, believe me, it gets OLD. Do you know how hard it is to look Autumnally fashionable when warm weather clothes don't come in the deep, rich colors of Fall? ~sigh~  We've chosen to live here and we will bloom where we are planted, so when it's warm out, but we want to experience some of the flavor of the season, Apple-Ginger Ale works. (It's also good for upset tummies and improving digestion).

 1 cup ginger (I used a package of candied ginger from Trader Joe's, but fresh gives more of a kick)
2 cups water
Apple Juice Concentrate
Club Soda or Sparkling Water (we like Pellegrino, buy it at Target)

 If using candied ginger, chop it a bit more. If using fresh, thin slices work well. Boil the ginger in the water for about 20 minutes, then let it cool.  Strain into a jar and store in the fridge.

 To make the beverage, measure 1/4 C "ginger juice", 1/4 C apple juice concentrate, and 2/3 C of the sparkly water/soda into a glass. Stir and add ice. Enjoy!

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  1. minniedivaNovember 8, 2015 at 11:32 AM

    don't know how i managed to miss this one. yummo....will be making it this week for sure.

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