6 C. water, divided
1 1/4 C. splenda
1/4 C. grated peeled fresh ginger
1 1/4 C. fresh lemon juice (about 7 large lemons)
1/4 C. fresh lime juice
Lemon slices (optional)
Lime slices (optional)

Combine 1 C. water, sugar, and ginger in a small saucepan; bring to a boil, and cook 1 minute or until sugar dissolves, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; cool. Strain ginger mixture through a sieve into a pitcher, and discard solids. Add 5 C. water and juices, and stir well. Serve over ice, and garnish with lemon and lime slices, if desired.

Yield: 8 servings (serving size: 1 C.)