Ginger-citrus Syrup

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup ginger, sliced
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 lemon, zest of
• 1/2 cup fresh grapefruit juice
• 1 grapefruit, zest of
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch, mixed with
• 1 tablespoon water

Recipe

• 1 in a small saucepan, combine sugar, water, ginger and juice and zest of lemon and grapefruit.
• 2 bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
• 3 remove any scum (bubbles) that float to the surface.
• 4 add cornstarch mix and stir for about 1 minute until thickened.
• 5 remove from heat and allow to cool.
• 6 transfer to a covered glass jar and refrigerate.
• 7 this will keep for about a month in the fridge.
• 8 when someone in your family gets the flu or the chills, put 2 tablespoons in a mug with hot water, stir.
• 9 let them drink this slowly and follow up with either tylenol or asprin.
• 10 they will be better in no time.