Ginger-Orange Spritzer

Directions

1. 1
   Combine the ginger with the sugar and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan, bring to a boil, and then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
2. 2
   Allow the mixture to cool, then strain reserving the sliced ginger.
3. 3
   Put 2 tablespoons each of the ginger syrup in 4 tall glasses, add a mint sprig to each and a couple slices of ginger; slightly muddle or crush.
4. 4
   Fill the glasses 3/4 of the way with ice cubes.
5. 5
   Add 1/2 cup of orange juice and 1 tablespoon of lime juice to each glass and stir.
6. 6
   Top off each glass with 1/2 cup seltzer and stir well.
7. 7
   Serve.