Spicy Ginger Soda

By BobN

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

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Ingredients

• 1 cupsugar
• 4 tsp.crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 tsp.kosher salt
• 2 3" pieces fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped
• 12 lime wedges
• 6 cupssoda water, divided
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Preparation

Step 1

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.


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