OLD-FASHIONED GINGER BEER

Steps:

• Grate 2 tablespoons of zest from lemons and orange. Set orange and one lemon aside. Squeeze 1/3 cup lemon juice from remaining 3 lemons. Set aside. Pulse ginger, sugar and honey in a food processor just until combined. Add orange and lemon zests and boiling water; stir until sugar dissolves. Cool to room temperature. Stir in orange juice. Cover and refrigerate for at least 24 hours and up to 5 days. To serve, strain ginger beer base into a pitcher. Thinly slice remaining lemon and orange; add to pitcher. Stir in sparkling water. Serve over ice. Garnish, if desired. Serves 8 to 10.