Ginger Ale

In a saucepan put ginger, lemon zest and water. Boil it on high heat for 5 minutes.

Add sugar, simmer for 20 minutes or till the liquid reduces to 3 cups.

When it is just warm add shredded mint leaves and sea salt. Leave it to cool down.

Use a fine strainer to strain out all the solids.

You can refrigerate this concentrated syrup in a glass bottle up to a week.

When you want to use it mix 1/4th cup of the syrup with 3 parts of sparkling water/soda. Pour it over a few ice cubes in a glass.

Throw in a lemon wedge and few mint leaves. Serve instantly.