Ginger Syrup
Master
Makes about 4 cups
 

• 4 cups sugar
• 2 cups fresh ginger, cut into 1/8-inch slices (about 2 large hands)
• 2 cups water

In a medium saucepan over high heat, combine sugar, ginger and water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until syrupy and reduced by half, about 40 to 45 minutes. Strain ginger pieces out and reserve syrup.
(Trick: toss dried ginger in sugar, bake at 200 degrees until dried thru, about 4 hours and voila-ginger candy)
 

Best Ever Ginger-Lime Ale
Serves 4
 

• 1 quart club soda, well chilled
• 1/2 cup ginger syrup
• 1 lime, cut into wedges
• Candied ginger, for garnish

Fill four glasses with club soda. Pour two tablespoons ginger syrup down side of each glass to create a layer of syrup on bottom. Squeeze lime wedge into each drink, garnish with a fresh lime wedge and candied ginger.