Ginger Cordial

Use in anything that calls for ginger syrup or ginger cordial. Very good served with club soda, garnished with a lemon wedge.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 32

Ingredients

• 3  cups water
• 1⁄2 lb gingerroot, grated
• 1  lemon, zest of, grated
• 1  teaspoon lemon juice
• 3 1⁄4 cups sugar

Directions

1. Put water in a medium pot and bring to a boil.
2. Mash ginger root in a medium bowl with a wooden spoon.
3. Add ginger, zest, lemon juice and sugar to pot.
4. Stir until sugar dissolves.
5. Simmer 20 minutes.
6. Remove from the heat and cool completely.
7. Refrigerate syrup and use within a week.