Ginger-Citrus Syrup

9 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup ginger, sliced
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 lemon, zest of
  • 1/2 cup fresh grapefruit juice
  • 1 grapefruit, zest of
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch, mixed with
  • 1 tablespoon water

Directions

  1. 1
    In a small saucepan, combine sugar, water, ginger and juice and zest of lemon and grapefruit.
  2. 2
    Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
  3. 3
    Remove any scum (bubbles) that float to the surface.
  4. 4
    Add cornstarch mix and stir for about 1 minute until thickened.
  5. 5
    Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  6. 6
    Transfer to a covered glass jar and refrigerate.
  7. 7
    This will keep for about a month in the fridge.
  8. 8
    When someone in your family gets the flu or the chills, put 2 Tablespoons in a mug with hot water, stir.
  9. 9
    Let them drink this slowly and follow up with either Tylenol or Asprin.
  10. 10
    They will be better in no time.

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