Ginger Syrup Recipe

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Ginger Syrup
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Ingredients:

  • 2 oz fresh unpeeled ginger (about the size of the first part of your thumb)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 pieces lemon zest

Directions:

  1. Wash the ginger well in hot water. Using a Microplane zester, grate the ginger, carefully reserving the juice and pulp.
  2. In a medium saucepan set over medium heat, bring the water and sugar to a gentle boil. Add the ginger and lemon zest, and remove the pan from the heat. Cover the pan and steep for about 45 minutes.
  3. Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh strainer and let cool. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 14 days.
  4. Ginger Ale For one drink, fill a tall glass with ice. Add 3 tablespoons of the Ginger Syrup, 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice, top with seltzer, and mix gently.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 278.76 Kcal (1167 kJ)
Calories from fat 5.1 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.57g 1%
Sodium 13.31mg 1%
Potassium 236.51mg 5%
Total Carbs 70.21g 23%
Sugars 59.93g 240%
Dietary Fiber 1.13g 5%
Protein 1.13g 2%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 5%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Calcium 33.4mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 78.81 Kcal (330 kJ)
Calories from fat 1.44 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.16g 1%
Sodium 3.76mg 1%
Potassium 66.87mg 5%
Total Carbs 19.85g 23%
Sugars 16.94g 240%
Dietary Fiber 0.32g 5%
Protein 0.32g 2%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 5%
Iron 0.2mg 3%
Calcium 9.4mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.4
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • sodium free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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