Ginger Simple Syrup
A warm and spicy ginger flavored simple syrup perfect for adding a kick of heat to cocktails and mocktails.
Ingredients
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
- 1 cup of water
- 1 cup of fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
Instructions
- Combine a cup of water with a cu of granulated sugar and a cup of peeled and sliced fresh ginger in a small saucepan
- Place the saucepan over medium high heat and bring the mixture to a low boil
- Boil for 15 minutes occasionally stirring to ensure that all of the sugar has been brought up from the bottom of the saucepan
- After 15 minutes, turn the heat off and let the saucepan sit over the stove for 30-60 minutes (depending on how boldly you prefer your ginger flavors to develop)
- Carefully strain the simple syrup into a glass airtight container and discard the ginger
- Chill in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks