+
0 (0)

Drinks

Ginger Chile Simple Syrup

Ginger Chile Simple Syrup
Mariah Tauger/Los Angeles Times

By |

Steeping chiles and fresh ginger slices in basic simple syrup infuses it with a kick ideal for the holidays. You can add more of one or the other if you’d like more warm gingery heat or chile spice. Once made, ... Read more

15 minutes. Makes 4 cups.
Shopping List
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 6 slices fresh ginger
  • 4 hot red fresh chiles, slit

Step 1Combine the sugar and 1 ½ cups water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.

Step 2Add the ginger and chiles, reduce the heat to medium, and boil for 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Divide the ginger and chiles among 2 pint jars or 4 half-pint jars, then pour the simple syrup into the jars. Seal the jars and cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until ready to use.

The simple syrup can be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.

HAVE YOU TRIED

Eggplant timbale
Eggplant timbale
Orange-flavored shortcakes with strawberries and cream
Orange-flavored shortcakes with strawberries and cream
Beef stew with black olives
Beef stew with black olives
Oreo Cheesecake with chocolate glaze
Oreo Cheesecake with chocolate glaze
Have a specific question about a recipe or found a problem? Let us know at food@latimes.com
More recipes in Drinks
Buckwheat cardamom horchata

Buckwheat cardamom horchata

(0)
Basic nut milk and cream

Basic nut milk and cream

(0)
Strawberry-lime sweet & sour

Strawberry-lime sweet & sour

(0)
Citrus-infused sake

Citrus-infused sake

(0)
Ginger Chile Simple Syrup

By |

Steeping chiles and fresh ginger slices in basic simple syrup infuses it with a kick ideal for the holidays. You can add more of one or the other if you’d like more warm gingery heat or chile spice. Once made, you can simply mix some with sparkling water for a spicy ginger ale or stir or shake into any cocktail or mocktail that calls for simple syrup to give it a bright taste. It’s especially good with citrus and spices.