Ginger liqueur

Ingredients

4-6 knobs ginger (you want to yield about 2 cups of shredded/grated ginger per litre of vodka)
1l vodka
2 vanilla bean (two beans per litre)

Step 1	Grate or finely shred the peeled ginger.
Step 2	Then, add the ginger to a rubber-sealed bottle or mason jar.
Step 3	Pour in vodka. Here, I have used two bottles because I didn't have any bottles big enough to fit everything in. *In hindsight, it is easier and more efficient to use mason jars —bottles don't allow easy removal of the ginger. 😉
Step 4	Split the vanilla beans and scrape out the deliciousness. Add to bottle.
Step 5	Give it all a good shake and store the mixture in a cool, dark place for two to three weeks.
Step 6	After the infusion period, strain the mixture through a coffee filter, cheesecloth or fine-mesh strainer. Then, add the liquid back into the bottle.
Simple syrup
Step 7	Make the simple syrup by adding the water and sugar to a saucepan over low heat. Whisk it until the sugar has dissolved. Set aside to cool.
Step 8	Pour the simple syrup into the bottle. Shake, shake, shake and pop it back into the same cool, dark place for another two to three weeks.
Step 9	Drink as is for a light sipping drink or search the internets for recipes using ginger liqueur. Enjoy!