Ginger, Honey & Vanilla Syrup

Its true I am a redhead and I have a special affection for anything Ginger!! Many cocktail recipes call for simple syrup and while anyone can mix sugar with water, sometimes a more complicated syrup is more satisfying.  A bit like a complicated redhead!!

This syrup is largely honey based and I recommend buying good quality local aromatic honey to give this syrup an extra lift.  You can use the syrup in a variety of cocktails as a mixer or as a cordial with a splash of mineral water.  I use it in a special Honey Ginger Beer which I will post here soon.

Ingredients

500ml water

450gm raw sugar

300gm honey

100ml lemon juice

20gm fresh ginger, peeled

1 Tspn vanilla bean paste

Method

Add water, sugar , vanilla paste and honey to your bowl. Mix for 5 minutes on 90 degrees, speed 3.

Once sugar has dissolved, add lemon juice.  Set aside in a jug to cool.

Without washing the bowl, add ginger and mix on speed 7 for 5 seconds.

Add liquid back to bowl and scrape Ginger from the sides.

Pour into sterilised glass bottles and store for up to 3 months out of the fridge.

Enjoy with your favourite Redhead!!!