Name: Ginger Spice Syrup
Ingredients: For each syrup, start by mixing 2 cups water and 2 cups sugar in medium saucepan.; Add 3 tablespoons grated peeled fresh ginger, 3 cinnamon sticks, 3 whole star anise, and a pinch of ground nutmeg.

Ingredients

Spiced Simple Syrups

For each syrup, start by mixing 2 cups water and 2 cups sugar in medium saucepan.

For Ginger Spice Syrup

Add 3 tablespoons grated peeled fresh ginger, 3 cinnamon sticks, 3 whole star anise, and a pinch of ground nutmeg.

Preparation

Bring ingredients to boil over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat; cover and let steep 1 hour. Strain syrup into small pitcher; discard solids in strainer. Cover and refrigerate syrup until cold, about 3 hours. (Can be made 1 week ahead. Keep chilled.)