Ginger-Orange Spritzer

• 1 (2-inch) piece peeled fresh ginger, sliced
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 4 sprigs fresh mint
• 2 cups fresh orange or tangerine juice
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 2 cups seltzer water

1. Combine the ginger with the sugar and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan, bring to a boil, and then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
2. Allow the mixture to cool, then strain reserving the sliced ginger.
3. Put 2 tablespoons each of the ginger syrup in 4 tall glasses, add a mint sprig to each and a couple slices of ginger; slightly muddle or crush.
4. Fill the glasses 3/4 of the way with ice cubes.
5. Add 1/2 cup of orange juice and 1 tablespoon of lime juice to each glass and stir.
6. Top off each glass with 1/2 cup seltzer and stir well.
7. Serve.

fresh ginger, sugar, water, mint, fresh orange, lime juice, seltzer water

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/ginger-orange-spritzer-recipe.html (may not work)