THE RECIPE
Ginger Syrup for Cocktails and Homemade Ginger Beer
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Infuse
- 1 hour
- Rating
- 5 from 1 vote
- Course
- Cocktails
Ingredients
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Method
- In a saucepan on medium heat, combine the sugar and water.
- Heat slowly until the sugar is dissolved. Stir often to avoid burning the sugar.
- Peel the ginger and cut into slices or cubes.
- Add the ginger to the syrup and stir.
- Bring to a simmer and stir constantly.
- Once you are at a very light boil, reduce heat to the lowest setting. Continue to stir often for 15 minutes.
- After cooking, remove from heat and cover. Allow the ginger to infuse for 1 hour.
- Strain the ginger from the syrup and allow to cool.
- Pour into a lidded jar and refrigerate.
- Use as desired.
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