Ginger Ale - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups water
2 cups sugar
1 cup fresh ginger (grated)
2 liters club soda

Preparation

Grate the ginger. You want to end up with a cup of grated ginger. More or less as to your taste.
Make a simple syrup with the ginger. In a pan on add the water, sugar, and ginger. Put on medium. Stir well to mix.
Bring to a boil.
Lower heat to a simmer. Let simmer for 10 - 20 minutes, or until syrupy.
Let cool to room temperature 2 - 3 hours. (optional, but adds more flavor).
Strain in a fine mesh strainer.
Keep in frig.
Add 1/4 cup syrup to 1 cup club soda, or mix full batch with 2 liters. I mix syrup and soda for each glass served.
Mix and serve with ice.