Spicy Ginger Soda

Submitted by Ambervim

"bon Appetite showcased this recipe from Portland's Grüner restaurant its fragrant, pleasantly spicy kick."

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 4 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
• 1⁄4 teaspoon kosher salt
• fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped
• 12 lime wedges
• 6 cups soda water, divided

directions

1. Combine sugar, red pepper flakes, salt, ginger, and 2 cups water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes.
2. Remove pan from heat, cover, and steep for 30 minutes.
3. Strain ginger syrup into a jar and chill.
4. Fill a 12-oz. glass with ice cubes.
5. Add 2 tablespoons ginger syrup, squeeze a lime wedge into glass, and top with soda water.
6. Stir to combine.