Sparkling Ginger Cider

Serves 8

Sparkling ginger cider is a first rate fall "mocktail."

Ingredients:

• 32 ounces apple cider
• 1/2 pound ginger
• 16 ounces ginger ale
• Ice
• Mint

Directions:

1. Mix 1/2 pound peeled, sliced fresh ginger into 32 ounces of apple cider and chill for about an hour.
2. Pour into glasses filled with ice
3. Top with ginger ale and fresh mint.
4. To spike this punch, add brandy and top with hard cider instead of ginger ale.