In a saucepan, make the Simple Syrup by dissolving 1 cup granulated sugar into 1 cup of boiling water. Set aside. Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a separate saucepan.

Add ginger. Reduce heat to medium low and let ginger sit in the simmering water for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit for 20 minutes. Strain liquid through a fine mesh strainer. Discard ginger pieces.

Make ginger ale by mixing 1/2 cup of ginger water with 1/3 cup of Simple Syrup and 1/2 cup of club soda.

Add a few drops of fresh lemon juice and a lime or lemon wedge to each glass.

For a Door County twist, add a splash of Door County Montmorency cherry juice to make a cherry ginger ale.

Makes about four servings.