I may have had to taste the three liqueurs I’ve been making after adding the simple syrup. Currently making ginger liqueur, raspberry liqueur and rosemary grappa.
I may also have over-tasted.
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Ginger liqueur
Ginger liqueur
Print recipe| Serves | 30 |
| Prep time | 15 minutes |
| Cook time | 10 minutes |
| Total time | 25 minutes |
| Dietary | Vegan, Vegetarian |
| Meal type | Beverage |
| Misc | Serve Cold |
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)
Simple syrup
- 2/3 white sugar
- 2/3 water
Directions
| 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! |