Honey Ginger Simple Syrup

Ginger and honey are the perfect combo, here in a luscious flavored syrup. Use in cocktails, of course, but also add to your recipes...add a bit to asian recipes, put on hot biscuits...use your imagination. The syrup keeps one month in the refrigerator.

HONEY GINGER SIMPLE SYRUP RECIPE

Prep Time: 10 minutes Yield: 2 cups

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 cups honey

• 1 1/2 cups water

• dash of salt

• 1 one inch by five inch finger of ginger, peeled, cut in small cubes, and crushed.

• Juice of 1/2 lemon

METHOD:

1. In a small, heavy bottomed saucepan, over medium heat, add the honey and water. Stir well until mixture is smooth.

2. Add the crushed ginger and dash of salt.

3. Let mixture come to a simmer, adjust heat, and continue to simmer for 8-10 minutes.

4. Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice.

5. After syrup has cooled, strain and store in refrigerator.