Juniper, Ginger, and Orange Peel Simple Syrup
This is a warming, delicious sweetener you can use for teas, cocktails, hot chocolate, and on ice cream with berries.
Ingredients
- 25 juniper berries dark blue
- Peel from 1 organic orange white pith scraped off with a spoon
- 1 ½ tablespoons fresh grated ginger root
- 2 cups sugar I like organic cane sugar
- 1 cup water
Instructions
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Put all ingredients in a saucepan and heat over moderate heat until sugar is dissolved. Turn the heat down and keep on a low simmer, covered, for an hour. Strain and bottle and keep in the fridge. Lasts for about 2 weeks refrigerated.