Ginger Lime Infused Simple Syrup Food

GINGER SIMPLE SYRUP

Steps:

• Peel the ginger root with a vegetable peeler, and cut into thin rounds.
• Bring the sugar and water to a boil over medium high heat.
• Add the sliced ginger and bring the mixture back up to a simmer.
• Remove from heat and allow to steep for at least 30 minutes.
• Strain syrup through fine mesh. Discard ginger.
• Keep the syrup for a month refrigerated in an airtight container.

GINGER SIMPLE SYRUP RECIPE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• In a saucepan on medium heat, combine the sugar and water.
• Stir constantly until the sugar is dissolved.
• Add the ginger and continue to heat, bringing the syrup to a light boil.
• Cover, reduce heat, and allow to simmer for about 15 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and allow to cool and steep in the covered pan for about 1 hour or until it reaches your preferred taste.
• Strain out the ginger and bottle under a tight seal.
• Mix into your favorite drinks and enjoy!

GINGER AGAVE SIMPLE SYRUP

Steps:

• Peel the ginger root and slice it into small pieces.
• Combine ginger root pieces, water and agave in a small saucepan. Bring liquid and ginger to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer.
• Let the ginger cook for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until ginger pieces have softened and the liquid has reduced by a little more than half. When it's ready the liquid should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
• Pour the syrup through a mesh strainer, separating out the ginger pieces.
• The strained syrup can be stored in the refrigerator for several weeks. The ginger pieces can also be stored in the refrigerator; they are lovely to snack on, or you can add them to hot tea or smoothies.

GINGER-LIME-INFUSED SIMPLE SYRUP

Steps:

• Combine the sugar, water, ginger, and lime zest in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is clear. Turn off the heat and allow the ginger and lime to steep in the syrup for 3 hours. Strain the syrup into an airtight glass jar. Store for up to 1 month in the refrigerator

GINGER, LEMON, AND LIME MARTINI

Steps:

• For the ice cubes: Cut each lime slice in quarters and place into 16 ice cube molds. Combine the water and lime juice and pour over the lime slices. Freeze for at least 4 hours until frozen.
• For the syrup: In a small saucepan, combine the water, sugar, and ginger over medium heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved. Remove the pan from the heat and allow the mixture to cool, about 20 minutes. Cover the pan and refrigerate for 4 hours.
• Chill 4 martini glasses in the freezer. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the vodka, ginger syrup, and sparkling water. Shake for 10 seconds and strain the mixture into the prepared glasses. Place 1 to 2 lime-flavored ice cubes in each glass and serve.

GINGER SIMPLE SYRUP FOR GINGER LIME FIZZ COCKTAIL

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, bring ginger, sugar, and 1 1/2 cups water to a boil over medium heat. Cook 2 minutes. Strain the mixture through a sieve, discarding ginger. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 1 week.