Spicy Simple Syrup

By Toby Cecchini

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This recipe is a loose template; use any spice that seems festive and appealing to you, but bear in mind you are adding a relatively small amount of syrup per drink, so it pays to make it forceful. This blend includes cinnamon, allspice, star anise, cloves, vanilla and ginger root.

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Ingredients

Yield:Makes roughly 4 cups.
  • 2cups sugar (evaporated organic cane sugar from Trader Joe’s works well)
  • 4cups water
  • 12-15 cinnamon sticks, broken up
  • 10star anise pods
  • ¼ounce whole allspice (a large handful)
  • ⅛ounce whole cloves
  • 1vanilla pod, sliced down the center and opened out
  • 1large ginger root, 4 to 6 ounces, grated.
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Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)

238 calories; 1 gram fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 60 grams carbohydrates; 5 grams dietary fiber; 48 grams sugars; 1 gram protein; 27 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place all ingredients except sugar and ginger in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Turn down the heat and simmer, covered, for two hours. Remove from heat and stir in sugar until well dissolved. Cool to room temperature, then grate the ginger and stir in. Cover and set aside for at least 12 hours. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a sealable jar and refrigerate.

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Betsy Marks

This is amazing with bourbon!! And it makes your house smell like a Norman Rockwell painting

Red Rider

How long will this recipe keep once refrigerated? 2 weeks?

tom

I would try it in a drink to see how much you’ll need, then if you don’t know how quickly you’ll use it up, freeze in ice cube tray and defrost as needed. I do that with all my non syrups that I use for drinks. Hope this suggestion is helpful.

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