Ginger Syrup For Ginger Ale

• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup palm sugar
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 cups water
• 4 oz peeled and sliced ginger (I started with 6-7 oz whole fresh ginger)
• 2 tsp cardamom pods
• 1 tsp whole allspice
• 1 tsp peppercorns
• 3 ea. star anise pods

1. In a small pot, combine the sugars with the water and add the peeled and sliced ginger. I used the palm sugar (in the photo at the top) because I had it, but you can also use 1 cup brown sugar and 1 cup white .
2. Toast the whole spices in a saute pan until they just begin to brown and become fragrant. Add them to the sugar and water mixture and bring it to a simmer. Let it simmer for about 15 minutes and then turn off the heat.
3. Allow to steep until cool. At this point you can strain it into a clean container and store it in the refrigerator. Chill.
4. For me, 2 Tbsp of syrup with 12 oz soda water and some ice makes a very refreshing glass of ginger ale.

brown sugar, palm sugar, white sugar, water, ginger, pods, allspice, peppercorns, star anise pods

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/ginger-syrup-for-ginger-ale-50176000 (may not work)