Ruby Ginger Juice

This juice is quite strong - but invigorating! You can make it more or less sweet, to your tastes. And you can mix it with sparkling water, also to taste. The juice freezes well in baggies or ice cube trays. We typically use ruby red grapefruits.

• 3 tablespoons natural cane sugar

• 2 tablespoons ginger, peeled then grated

• 1 cup water

• 1/2 cup fresh lime juice - about 2 limes

• 1 - 1/3 cups fresh grapefruit juice - about 2 grapefruits

In a small saucepan, over medium heat, stir together the sugar, ginger, and water. Simmer for 5 minutes, transfer to a glass bowl or cup, and place in the freezer for a few minutes to cool. Strain the ginger into a pitcher along with the lime and grapefruit juices. You can either strain the citrus juices or leave them pulpy, just be sure to catch any seeds before they go in. Stir and taste, if you want a bit more sugar, go for it, but I find this plenty sweet. Serve straight in a tiny chilled glass with ice. Or use a splash to freshen up a glass of sparkling water.

Makes about 2 cups / 1 pint.