Strawberry Cooler

8 cups ( 2 L) water
6 cups (1500 mL) strawberries (hulled, cleaned and chopped)
2 Tbsp (30 mL) finely chopped orange peel and lemon peel
1/2 cup (125 mL) Maple Syrup
4 cups (1L) Ginger Ale

Combine water, strawberries, orange and lemon peel and Maple Syrup in a pot. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.

Strain through a cheesecloth and refrigerate until chilled.

When ready to use, pour about 3 cups (750 mL) of Ginger Ale and slowly add strawberry liquid. Pour into glasses over ice and garnish with a slice of fresh fruit, (strawberry, blueberry, banana, cherry etc.) on a toothpick.

Servings: 6-8 people