Fruit Punch - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. water
3 c. granulated sugar
2 1/2 c. pineapple juice
5 c. orange juice
1 pt. frozen strawberries
1 qt. ginger ale
3 c. ice water
2 c. lemon juice
gin or vodka to taste (optional)

Preparation

Boil 2 1/2 cups water and sugar together to make a thin syrup. Let cool.