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Ginger Syrup

This recipe makes a little more ginger syrup than is needed for the sorbet and will keep in the refrigerator for several weeks. It makes an unexpected spring cocktail combined with muddled fresh strawberries, lime juice, and vodka and served over ice.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    makes 2 1/2 cups

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups sugar
2 cups sliced unpeeled fresh ginger

Preparation

  1. Bring 1 1/4 cups water to a boil in a nonreactive saucepan. Stir in the sugar and ginger and bring to a very low simmer. Cook for 1 hour. Cool the ginger in the liquid and then strain.

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