Swerve Sweetener

• 1 cup water
• 2 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
• ¾ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
• ⅔ cup Swerve Confectioners
• 3 to 4 cups sparkling water, chilled

1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring the water and ginger pieces to a boil. Remove from heat and cover. Let steep 20 minutes.
2. Remove the ginger pieces and transfer the water to a large pitcher. Add the lemon juice and Swerve and stir to combine well.
3. Add the sparkling water and adjust the sweetener to taste. Serve over ice.

Makes 4 servings