Ginger Syrup (for drinks)
Ginger syrup is sweet, fragrant with a bit of heat to spice up any drinks you add it to. The syrup requires only three ingredients, and you can easily make a large batch and store it in the refrigerator.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 35 min
- Yield
- 1 serving
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 4.5 oz fresh ginger
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- 1
Scrape the skin from the ginger roots with a small paring knife or a spoon. Give the ginger a quick rinse under water.
- 2
Slice ginger into thin slices (about 1/3-inch thick) and smash or crush them.
- 3
Add ginger, sugar and water to a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir to dissolve the sugar. Once the mixture starts to boil, skim off foam and lower heat to a simmer.
- 4
Cover the saucepan with the lid slightly askew and simmer gently for 30-35 minutes to thicken the mixture into syrup.
- 5
Strain the syrup. Store the liquid in a clean jar or bottle with several slices of the ginger you just strained. Let it cool and then store in the refrigerator with the jar/bottle lid on.