Chilli and Ginger Syrup
1 hour 40 minutes
This is a syrup that is very tasty when added to drinks such as vodka, gin, rum. It is very warming and great in the cooler months. It is a recipe that I discovered and have refined to suit my tastes. The original called for dry chilli powder but I replaced this with the fresh cayennes.
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Ingredients
Makes: 3 cups syrup
- 450g fresh ginger
- 2 cups hot water
- 2 cups caster sugar
- 1/4 cup green cardamon pods
- 2 sticks cinnamon
- 6 fresh cayenne chillies
Directions
Preparation:10min ›
Cook:1hour30min ›
Ready in:1hour40min
- Peel ginger and slice very thinly using a mandolin. Be careful of your fingers!
- Mix sugar and water until dissolved.
- Place all ingredients in a suitable sized pot and bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1- 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Strain syrup into bottles and seal.
Tip
The syrup will keep in the fridge in a sealed bottle for many weeks, but can be frozen, or should I say stored in the freezer because it will not freeze completely. I will be experimenting with yellow Habaneros chillies soon to give a variation on flavour and colour.
