Makes 2 cups
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 cups water
- 1 six-inch piece fresh ginger, coarsely chopped (no need to peel)
1.) Place sugar, water and ginger in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.
2.) Reduce to a simmer, and cook about 1 hour, until ginger flavor is quite strong.
3.) Strain liquid and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Consume within 2-3 weeks.