Ginger-Beet Orange Sodas


Makes 1 pitcher

Ingredients

¼ cup tarragon leaves, chopped fine
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, peeled and chopped fine
½ cup sugar
¾ cup water
1 medium beet, scrubbed
6 oranges, peeled IceSeltzer water

Directions

In a medium sauce pan combine the tarragon, ginger, sugar and water.  Bring to a boil while stirring to dissolve all the sugar.  Reduce heat and simmer for about 8-10 minutes.  Take of the heat and set aside to cool completely.  Strain.  Juice the beet and the oranges in a juicer, you will need to have at least two cups of juice.  In a large pitcher filled with ice, place the ginger syrup, beet-orange juice and stir well, fill with seltzer to taste.