This is a wonderful hot drink after being outside in the cold. It had more complex flavours than a simple hot toddy.
In a wide sauce pan (medium size), bring to a boil sugar and water. Stir occasionally to help the sugar melt.
Once boiling, reduce the heat and add the spices (cinnamon, allspice and cloves go in whole) and ginger that has been peeled and sliced thinly
Simmer for 20 minutes or until the syrup is infused with spices (taste with a spoon to see if you like it. Leave for longer, if needed).
To check if your gingerbread syrup is ready, simply taste it.
If you are happy with its flavour, then you are done.
By the way, its consistency and colour will be similar to maple syrup
Store in a clean jar/bottle sealed with a lid in the fridge. If stored properly, it can last up to 2 weeks.
Sterilize jars/bottles if you want to give this as a gift.
Combine gin and sirup
Add hot water
Mix
Garnish with orange slice
Ingredients
Directions
In a wide sauce pan (medium size), bring to a boil sugar and water. Stir occasionally to help the sugar melt.
Once boiling, reduce the heat and add the spices (cinnamon, allspice and cloves go in whole) and ginger that has been peeled and sliced thinly
Simmer for 20 minutes or until the syrup is infused with spices (taste with a spoon to see if you like it. Leave for longer, if needed).
To check if your gingerbread syrup is ready, simply taste it.
If you are happy with its flavour, then you are done.
By the way, its consistency and colour will be similar to maple syrup
Store in a clean jar/bottle sealed with a lid in the fridge. If stored properly, it can last up to 2 weeks.
Sterilize jars/bottles if you want to give this as a gift.
Combine gin and sirup
Add hot water
Mix
Garnish with orange slice