Mint-Ginger Lemonade

• 1 (¼-inch) piece ginger
• 1½ cups sugar
• 1

In a saucepan, combine ginger, sugar, and 7 cups of water and bring them to a quick rolling boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer gently for 10 minutes. Uncover and allow the mixture to cool to room temperature. Pour the entire contents into a pitcher with the fresh lemon juice