Ginger Lemonade

3 cups white sugar

4 quarts water

14 slices fresh ginger root

4 cups fresh lemon juice

2 lemons, sliced

In an 8-quart saucepan combine sugar, water and ginger root. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.

Stir in lemon juice. Cool 15 minutes. Remove ginger. Refrigerate lemonade at least 1 hour, or until chilled.

Serve over ice, and garnish with lemon slices.