Ginger-Citrus Syrup

• 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

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

sugar, water, ginger, lemon juice, lemon, fresh grapefruit juice, cornstarch, water

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/ginger-citrus-syrup-100601 (may not work)