Sparkling Ginger Lemonade

• 4 cups (950 ml) water
• ¾ cup (140 g

In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil over high heat. Add the sugar and stir until dissolved. Add the ginger slices, cover, and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. For a stronger ginger flavor, let stand for 5–10 minutes longer. Strain the ginger infusion through a fine-mesh sieve into a glass jar, cover, and refrigerate until well chilled.

In a large pitcher, combine the