ginger syrup

question: hmm..what would be a good non alcoholic, cooling, thirst quenching, curry compatible drink to have before and/or with dinner..
answer: i know..how about a home made ginger syrup with soda water, lemon juice and some bitters in there for fun..

ginger syrup recipe

recipe adapted from here

chop it

2 cups fresh ginger

blitz it 
the ginger



boil it
~bring the ginger, 2 cups sugar and 6 cups water to the boil and then lower heat to medium and boil for about an hour until it has reduced by about half



strain it
~through muslin squeezing to get all the goodness out

bottle it
~when it's cool and then refrigerate
~use within 2 weeks

 

drink it
~put crushed ice in a glass
~add about 60 mls of ginger syrup or to taste
~top up with soda water
~add lemon juice to taste
~a dash of angostura bitters
~and a lemon slice and mint sprig to garnish (my son's idea)

note: the syrup would make a great cocktail base too by adding 30 mls of vodka (my children's idea) to the above drink and using less soda water or go here for a great recipe i know i'm looking forward to trying..although i'd add soda water rather than the ginger ale..


cheers dears..:)