Ginger Agave Simple Syrup
Simple syrup made with agave and fresh ginger root. Adds a sweet ginger essence to beverages, cocktails, hot tea, mocktails and smoothies. Makes roughly 1 1/4 cup syrup, 1 tablespoon per serving.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 1 hr
- Yield
- 20 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 1/2 ounces ginger root, (roughly a 3-inch knob of ginger)
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup agave nectar
Instructions
- 1
Peel the ginger root and slice it into small pieces.
- 2
Combine ginger root pieces, water and agave in a small saucepan. Bring liquid and ginger to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer.
- 3
Let the ginger cook for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until ginger pieces have softened and the liquid has reduced by a little more than half. When it's ready the liquid should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- 4
Pour the syrup through a mesh strainer, separating out the ginger pieces.
- 5
The strained syrup can be stored in the refrigerator for several weeks. The ginger pieces can also be stored in the refrigerator; they are lovely to snack on, or you can add them to hot tea or smoothies.