Fresh Ginger Beer

Cooking Light, 2005

Makes 8 servings

    2 cups cold water                                             
    1 cup lime juice                                              
    4 teaspoons bottled ground fresh ginger                       
    3/4 cup superfine sugar                                       
    3 cups sparkling water                                        
    Slice limes 4G                                                
    1 1/2 cups rum                                                

If you can't find superfine sugar, place granulated sugar in a blender, and process until fine. You can find bottled ground fresh ginger in the produce section of the supermarket.

Combine water, juice, and ginger in a blender; process until blended.
Line a strainer with cheesecloth. Strain mixture over a pitcher; discard solids. Add sugar and rum to pitcher; stir until dissolved.

Add sparkling water just before serving. Serve over ice. Garnish with lime slices, if desired.