Ginger Syrup
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Make a bunch of ginger syrup and store it in the refrigerator to make homemade ginger ale in the daytime, and several refreshing cocktails at night.
Yield: about 2 cups
Ingredients
- 1-3/4 cups fresh ginger
- 1-3/4 cups sugar
- 1-3/4 cups water
- lemon zest from 1/2 lemon
Cooking Directions
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Peel ginger and dice into small cubes. I recommend using a teaspoon to scrape the skin in order to peel it. It is easy, safe and prevents peeling the ginger too thickly.
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Peel zest from one lemon. Do not include the white part of the lemon under the zest.
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Put all the ingredients into a sauce pan and bring to a boil. Turn the heat to low and simmer until the liquid reduces to about half (45 - 60min).
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Turn off heat, cover and cool.
