Rhubarb Citrus Punch

Ingredients

 * 8 cups diced rhubarb
 * 5 cups water
 * 1⅓ cups sugar
 * 2 cups orange juice
 * ¾ cup lemon juice
 * 1 qt. ginger ale or 7-Up -- chilled
 * 1 qt. fresh or frozen strawberries -- (optional)

Directions

 * 1) In kettle, simmer rhubarb and water until rhubarb is soft.
 * 2) Cool; strain.
 * 3) Measure 4 cups juice and return to kettle with the sugar.
 * 4) Heat to dissolve sugar.
 * 5) Chill.
 * 6) Add the orange and lemon juices.
 * 7) Just before serving, add ginger ale and strawberries, if desired.
 * 8) Pour over ice.