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Ginger Spice Syrup

By Douglas Rodriguez

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Ingredients

Spiced Simple Syrups

For each syrup, start by mixing 2 cups water and 2 cups sugar in medium saucepan.

For Ginger Spice Syrup

Add 3 tablespoons grated peeled fresh ginger, 3 cinnamon sticks, 3 whole star anise, and a pinch of ground nutmeg.

Preparation

  1. Bring ingredients to boil over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat; cover and let steep 1 hour. Strain syrup into small pitcher; discard solids in strainer. Cover and refrigerate syrup until cold, about 3 hours. (Can be made 1 week ahead. Keep chilled.)

TagsGingerHerbs & SpicesCinnamonDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeVegetarianVeganEasyMake AheadSimmerBon Appétit
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