Homestyle Ginger Ale and Bourbon

• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup sliced ginger
• 10 cups soda water
• 4 cups quality bourbon
• Ice cubes
• 16 orange wheels, for garnish

1. Combine sugar, water, and ginger in large saucepan.
2. Bring to a boil over medium heat and stir until sugar dissolves.
3. Once sugar dissolves, remove from the heat and let stand until cool.
4. Strain through a fine sieve.
5. In a large pitcher, combine the cooled ginger syrup with the soda water and bourbon.
6. Stir to combine.
7. Fill 16 tall glasses with ice and top with the ginger-bourbon mixture.
8. Garnish the rim of each glass with an orange slice and serve immediately.
9. Note: For individual serving, combine 2 tablespoons of syrup with 1/4 cup of bourbon and a little over 1/2 cup of soda water.

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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/homestyle-ginger-ale-and-bourbon-recipe.html (may not work)