Ginger Syrup ( from Jocelyn)
This is not so sweet and for that reason seems strange initially, but then it is nigh on addictive.
The recipe is as follows:
4 cups water (I use distilled) 2 cups sliced unpeeled fresh ginger
2Tbs honey 2 Tbs fresh lemon juice
Frozen seedless grapes Sparkling water
Mint sprigs to garnish
I have also used mint ice blocks instead of the grapes, but I prefer the latter.
The recipe makes about 2 cups of ginger syrup.
Bring the water and fresh ginger to boiling point, keep lid on, lower heat and simmer for 1 hour. Take
lid off and simmer for another 1/2 hour. Strain liquid through cheesecloth or sieve, add honey and
lemon juice and mix. Cool and then bottle. Store in fridge, will last 7-10 days. (Actually possibly
longer, but I have not tested that.)
To make a cool drink. Put 1/4 of glass of ginger syrup into a glass with frozen grapes and fill with
sparkling water. The grapes last about 3 months in a sealed ziplock bag.
To make a hot drink put 3 Tbs of ginger syrup in a glass, with hot water and add more lemon
and/or honey to taste.