Ginger Syrup to make Ginger Ale

By RoketJSquerl

Ingredients

• To make ginger ale, simply fill an ice-filled glass a third of the way with the syrup, top with soda water and a squeeze of lime, stir and enjoy.
• 2 cups unpeeled, washed, fresh ginger, roughly chopped
• 2 cups sugar
• 6 cups water

Preparation

Step 1

Process ginger chunks in a food processor or blender until finely chopped. Place in a large stock pot. Add sugar and water to the pot and stir. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer over medium-low heat and cook for one hour until a rich syrup is created. Strain the syrup twice through cheese cloth or a sieve into a large jar or bottle. Refrigerate.