Ginger Syrup

Making your own ginger syrup is simple and easy to do at home and mixes great in cocktails. Whether you are just making a whisky and ginger, or something more elaborate such as the Ballyhaunis Highball, fresh ginger syrup with elevate the flavors in a way not possible with bottled sodas and syrups.

Ginger Syrup

10 oz. fresh ginger peeled and chopped

2 cups simple syrup 

2 cups water

To make ginger syrup, combine ginger peeled and chopped and simple syrup in a blender. Starting with low speed blend ginger and syrup being careful not to completely liquefy the ginger or your syrup will have too much sediment. Combine contents of blender water in a saucepan and simmer until that added water evaporates. Strain through a fine mesh strainer or cheese cloth. Refrigerate in a sealed container.

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