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Spicy Ginger Soda




Source of Recipe


Recipe by Grüner, Portland, OR


Recipe Introduction



Fresh ginger and crushed red pepper flakes give this recipe from Portland's Grüner restaurant its fragrant, pleasantly spicy kick.
Makes 12


List of Ingredients




1 cup sugar
4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
2 3" pieces fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped
12 lime wedges
6 cups soda water, divided




Recipe



Combine sugar, red pepper flakes, salt, ginger, and 2 cups water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove pan from heat, cover, and steep for 30 minutes. Strain ginger syrup into a jar and chill. Fill a 12-oz. glass with ice cubes. Add 2 Tbsp. ginger syrup, squeeze a lime wedge into glass, and top with soda water. Stir to combine. Repeat to make 11 more sodas.