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Ginger Agave Simple Syrup

Simple syrup made with agave and fresh ginger root. Adds a sweet ginger essence to beverages, cocktails, hot tea, mocktails and smoothies. Makes roughly 1 1/4 cup syrup, 1 tablespoon per serving.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Cooling Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 20 servings
Calories: 36 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 ounces ginger root, roughly a 3-inch knob of ginger
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup agave nectar

Instructions

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  1. Peel the ginger root and slice it into small pieces.
  2. Combine ginger root pieces, water and agave in a small saucepan. Bring liquid and ginger to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer.
  3. Let the ginger cook for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until ginger pieces have softened and the liquid has reduced by a little more than half. When it's ready the liquid should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  4. Pour the syrup through a mesh strainer, separating out the ginger pieces. 
  5. The strained syrup can be stored in the refrigerator for several weeks. The ginger pieces can also be stored in the refrigerator; they are lovely to snack on, or you can add them to hot tea or smoothies.

Notes

  • You will also need: saucepan, mesh strainer. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 36kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Sodium 2mg (0%) Potassium 14mg (0%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 1mg (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 36

% Daily Value*

Calories 36kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Sodium 2mg 0%
Potassium 14mg 0%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 1mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.