Sparkling Ginger Lemonade

Serves 8-10

1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

1 cup water

1 cup crushed ice

½ cup superfine granulated sugar

1 (2 liter) bottle of sparkling ginger ale (chilled)

Candied ginger (for garnish)

Lemon slices (for garnish)

Mint sprigs (for garnish)

Ice cubes

1. In a blender, combine lemon juice, water, crushed ice, and sugar. Blend until smooth. Transfer mixture into a large pitcher.
2. To the pitcher, add soda. Stir well.
3. Serve immediately over ice (before the carbonation fizzes out). If desired, place a sprig of mint in each ice-filled glass and garnish each rim with a candied ginger and a slice of lemon.