Ginger Refresher

This turned out to be an especially good idea. It has become my new favorite summer beverage. It is light and refreshing. It can be enjoyed as is or mixed with tea or an adult beverage to liven it up. I added a couple of mixer ideas below the basic recipe.
The original recipe calls for lemon peel and lemon juice but I especially like lime. I have yet to try it with lemon. I think that would be quite nice, as well.

2 ½ ounce fresh ginger
1/2 tablespoon finely grated lime peel
4 cups boiling water
2 tablespoon fresh squeezed lime juice
4 tablespoons sugar

Grate the ginger into a heatproof bowl or quart canning jar. Be careful to not lose the juice from the ginger! Add the lime peel. Pour bowling water into the bowl or jar and let steep overnight.
Strain the liquid into a large pitcher. Stir in the fresh squeezed lime juice and sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Taste and add extra lime juice or sugar to suit your taste.

Ginger Lime Martini
To make an adult beverage, fill a shaker with ice and add 3 ounces of ginger mixer and 1 ounce of vodka, ginger cello, or spiced rum. Shake well and pour into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a twist of lime.
Mary Palmer
To make a delicious tea, fill a tall glass with ice and fill with equal parts iced sun tea and ginger mixer. Garnish with a twist of lime.