Watermelon Ginger Ale Cooler

This is a good drink if your stomach is feeling uneasy because the ginger will settle it down.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons ginger root, chopped
• 6 cups mini watermelon, cubed
• 1 cup organic lime juice, freshly squeezed
• 32 ounces ginger ale
• Ice cubes as needed

Directions

1. Place water and sugar in a sauce pot and bring to low simmer to dissolve sugar. Set aside.
2. In batches, puree watermelon and fresh ginger.
3. Strain through a fine sieve into a large pitcher.
4. When cooled, add sugar water.
5. Stir in lime juice and ginger ale.
6. Pour over fresh ice and serve.