GINGER-HONEY SYRUP

MAKES 2½ CUPS (600 ML)

Stir a spoonful of this syrup into any hot drink to kick it up a notch—tea, spiced chai or a mulled cider.

1 cup (240 ml) water

½ cup (50 g) grated fresh ginger

1 cup (340 g) honey

1. Sanitize a bottle. In a small saucepan, bring the water and ginger to boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and allow the mixture to simmer for 5 minutes, and then stir in the honey.

2. Allow the syrup to boil for 1 minute, then remove it from the heat and let it cool. Strain the ginger out, pour the syrup into the bottle and label. Store the syrup in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.