Vegan Ginger Soft Drink

• 6 cups boiling water
• 1 cup gingerroot, fresh,peeled & grated
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons cloves, whole
• 4 cinnamon sticks
• 12 cup lime juice, fresh or 12 cup lemon juice
• 1 cup orange juice
• 8 cups cool water

1. Pour the boiling water over the grated ginger root, sugar, cloves and cinnamon in a large nonreactive pot or bowl (enamel, glass or stainless steel).
2. Cover and set aside in a warm place, in the sun if possible, for at least an hour.
3. Strain the liquid through a fine sieve or cloth.
4. Add the juices and water.
5. Set aside in a warm place for another hour or so.
6. Gently strain the liquid again, taking care not to disturb the sediment at the bottom.
7. Store in the refrigerator in a large nonreactive container.
8. A glass gallon jar or jug works well.
9. Serve warm, chilled or on ice, either as is or diluted with water or sparkling water.

boiling water, gingerroot, sugar, cinnamon sticks, lime juice, orange juice, water

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/vegan-ginger-soft-drink-42804 (may not work)