Ginger Ale (from Ming Tsai)

Syrup:
2 cups ginger, peeled and sliced to 1/8 inch
2 cups sugar
2 cups water
Mix in a saucepan, bring to a slow simmer, reduce by 50%, allow to cool.

Mix approx 7 parts selzer to one part syrup.
Add mint sprig and lime.

Candied Ginger:
After you make the syrup, drain the ginger slices, toss them in sugar to coat completely. [...]