Ginger-Apple Sparkler

Description: I found this recipe on another site specializing in Renal Failure Da Vita. This is a Martha Stewart recipe modified to be low in potassium and sodium.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups sugar
• 6 inches piece fresh ginger, finely diced
• 2 cups water
• ice cube
• 4 cups sparkling apple cider
• 6 cinnamon sticks, cut in half
• 12 pieces crystallized ginger

Steps:

1. To prepare ginger syrup, place sugar, grated ginger, and water in a medium saucepan; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour until ginger flavor is strong. Strain mixture and refrigerate to chill.
2. To prepare Ginger-Apple Sparkler, place one tablespoon ginger syrup in each glass (use short tumblers).
3. Fill with ice cubes, pour in 1/2 cup cider and stir to combine.
4. Garnish with cinnamon stick and crystallized ginger.